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Monthly Archives: May 2011
King of the Table
There it sits, guarding over, reigning over the great mass of cutlery and dishes; its silver hue breaks the vinyl-plated whiteness; it stands alone in the center; the king of the table is the water pitcher. So our daily ritual … Continue reading
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Trust in Christ!
“Then Peter got out of the boat and started walking towards Jesus across the water, but then noticing the wind, he took fright and began to sink.” Mt 14: 29, 30 Peter was doing fine as long as he kept … Continue reading
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He who has Jesus has everything!
“He who has Jesus has everything.” St. Rose Duchesne Several years ago, I brought a large group of kids and dads from the DC area on a mission/cultural trip to Mexico. We stopped our two buses at a … Continue reading
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Set no boundaries on your love
“You must therefore set no bounds to your love; just as your heavenly Father sets none to his.” (Mt 5: 48) The other day, I noticed an SUV full of kids pull into our retreat center parking lot. First the … Continue reading
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Christ in the Center
The squared chapel, having the sanctuary in one corner with a round, fire-colored skylight over the altar, a statue of Mary guarding one side, 7 narrow windows along the two sides joining at the sanctuary, a Crucifix backed with sparkling … Continue reading
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Do you know Christ?
“Christianity is the present. It is both a gift and a task, receiving the gift of God’s inner closeness and — as a consequence — bearing witness to Jesus Christ.” (Pope Benedict XVI, Jesus of Nazareth II, p. 282) One … Continue reading
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Mass over JP2’s Tomb
This past Saturday all of the brothers studying here in Rome had a wonderful grace: a mass at the altar where they moved John Paul II after his beatification. John Paul is now under one of the altars up in … Continue reading
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Happy Mother’s Day
On this special day, we can thank our moms for the following: 1. The gift of life- their openness to life and the burden of their pregnancy, all out of love for us. 2. Their commitment to marriage and sincere … Continue reading
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How well do you know Christ?
“Christianity is the present. It is both a gift and a task, receiving the gift of God’s inner closeness and — as a consequence — bearing witness to Jesus Christ.” (Pope Benedict XVI, Jesus of Nazareth II, p. 282) One … Continue reading
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Mother’s Day Poem 2011
Like a cherry blossom in full bloom, Like a chandelier lighting a room, Their smile takes away all our gloom. Selflessness is a mom’s middle name, Her focus is not fortune or fame, Love burns in her heart like a … Continue reading
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