Monthly Archives: August 2015

I never would have thought I´d get up in front of 50 people and introduce myself in Spanish. But it happened. Almost all of the consecrated in Spain arrived here at our house, Cerro del Coto, for spiritual exercises. After … Continue reading →

Once again today the liturgy presents us with Jesus’ long discourse on the Eucharist. Over the past few weeks we Christ keeps telling us that we must eat his body and drink his blood to have life with him. Christ … Continue reading →

“The family that eats together, stays together.” Many thanks to all our friends who have helped us fund 83% of our dining room repair project. We are so grateful because it is where we break bread together every day and … Continue reading →

Today marks five months since my consecration to Our Lord. So little time, yet so much has happened. Tonight we begin spiritual exercises for eight days. So little time, yet I´m sure He wants so much to happen. And for … Continue reading →

“God is able to make every grace abundant for you, so that in all things, always having all you need, you may have an abundance for every good work.” (2 Cor 9:8) When this line showed up in the first … Continue reading →

Global warming is a hot topic. Everyone is worried about it, or so you would think by watching the evening news. If the earth gets a lot warmer, cities might flood, farmlands will lose their ability to grow food and … Continue reading →

God gives Elijah some amazing bread in the desert that gives him strength to journey for 40 days. This is what the Eucharist does for us. Christ in the Gospel claims to be the Bread of Life. He is the … Continue reading →

Everybody knows the story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery. She is about to be stoned and he suggests to the crowd that whoever is without sin throw the first stone. The collected sinners lose their misplaced gumption … Continue reading →

…I will be picking up my three suitcases and boarding a plane to my new home. In Madrid. Now you have to understand, I’m pretty much as American as they come. And so far I’m not exactly an experienced international … Continue reading →

In the Old Testament, Moses prayed that they would receive food for their journey in the desert. We also are on a journey and pray often in the Our Father, to give us our daily bread. This bread is Christ. … Continue reading →