The alternate (Year A) Gospel reading yesterday told the story of the blind man healed by Jesus, and the Pharisees’ indignation toward Him for healing on the Sabbath: Then Jesus said, “I came into this world for judgment, so that those who do not see might see, and those who do see might become blind.”… Read More Frassati Reflection: Blind Spots
Click to see Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, and Day 4. Our last day in Mexico City was simple and pleasant, a nice way to wrap up our trip. We started, as usual, with breakfast at the hotel, and then we went to the church down the street (Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Sagrado Corazón) for… Read More Guadalupe Pilgrimage Recap: Day 5
Naaman came with his horses and chariots and stopped at the door of Elisha’s house. The prophet sent him the message: “Go and wash seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will heal, and you will be clean.” But Naaman went away angry, saying, “I thought that he would surely come out and stand… Read More Frassati Reflection: The Extraordinary Within the Ordinary
Linking up with Kelly. —1— The weather has been all over the place lately—two weeks ago, it was freezing cold with record lows and terrible winds; then last week it was so nice and sunny outside that I went running in the park in shorts! It was great to spend a warm day outside in… Read More 7 Quick Takes: Crazy Dreams, Blessed Is She, and Basketball
Click to see Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3. On day 4 of our trip, we spent the morning touring Mexico City. We started at the Plaza de la Constitución and the grounds of the Cathedral. We had Mass at a small chapel on the Cathedral grounds. Afterwards, we toured the main Cathedral. Then we walked… Read More Guadalupe Pilgrimage Recap: Day 4
And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. —Matthew 16:18 I used to read this line and picture the Church being battered and attacked by the devil, but ultimately prevailing. But recently it was… Read More Frassati Reflection: Designed for Community
Click to see Day 1 and Day 2. Day 3 of our Mexico trip was my birthday! (It was also a national holiday in Mexico, which meant that lots of people in the city had the day off.) We had to wake up early because we were taking a bus trip out to Puebla. People sang… Read More Guadalupe Pilgrimage Recap: Day 3
Our gifts are all meant to be used for a certain purpose; we shouldn’t be discouraged when they don’t pan out for a particular use but should prayerfully seek the right setting. Generosity and frugality are both gifts when used correctly; so are shyness and boldness, spontaneity and careful planning. We are all given a… Read More Over at Ignitum Today: Talents, Vocation, and Stewardship
For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me. —Matthew 25:35–36 It is easy to compartmentalize “the poor” into a generalized category of people… Read More Frassati Reflection: True Charity
Linking up with Kelly. —1— I’ve been sick with a cold for the past several days, which means that people have been slowly inching away from me whenever I’m on the subway and they hear me sneezing. On the upside, the cold has left me with little appetite, which made Ash Wednesday fasting easier this… Read More 7 Quick Takes: Lent, Hamilton, and a Ski Trip
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