Monthly Archives: November 2013

What is perfection? For the world, it is “the condition, state, or quality of being free or as free as possible from all flaws or defects, or a person or thing perceived as the embodiment of such a condition, state, … Continue reading →

Americans of all political persuasions agree about qualities of George Washington: he led the army against the British, was a first President, was tall and had bad teeth. But in recent years there has developed a debate in some quarters … Continue reading →

We know the “other” question very well: what came first, the chicken or the egg? There must be a cause and effect. Some claim simple conclusions, others believe it evokes deeper thought such as how life and the universe began. … Continue reading →

“Who except God can give you peace? Has the world ever been able to satisfy the heart?” —  St. Gerard Majella Last Thursday we had the funeral Mass for our beloved pastor, Fr. Bob. The gospel was that of the … Continue reading →

Prayer is an appointment with the doctor of our souls, our Creator and Redeemer. He knows and guards our comings and goings (Psalm 120), our past, our wounds, our miseries and our desires to heal, live and walk in His … Continue reading →

Almost three months ago I arrived to my new community: Chicago, the Windy City! After four years in Dallas, the change has been “interesting.” At times it may seem that we consecrated people have no heart. But I can tell … Continue reading →

Hello from Rome! I am finishing up a grace-filled week in Rome where I was able to spend time with some good friends and a group from Regent’s University. We visited many sights which helped us strengthen our faith in … Continue reading →

This past weekend the Diocese of Providence RI held its first Eucharistic Congress. All of us t Mater Ecclesiae College had the huge grace to participate and to sing in the Eucharistic Procession and during a time of adoration. The … Continue reading →

God’s love is his self-gift, awesome any way you look at it or receive it. But the most awesome manifestation of his love is his self-gift on the cross. Jesus, Son of God, exposes himself to the abomination of sin … Continue reading →

“When you look at the Crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you then. When you look at the Sacred Host you understand how much Jesus loves you now.” — Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Christ did not have to come … Continue reading →