Affirming Others
May 31, 2023
A Teenage Take on Stereotypes
When I was asked to write something about stereotypes, I wondered what I would have to say. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that teenagers know a lot about stereotypes. Not only are we often …
The Power of Music
Chances are, if you come to our house or ride in the car with me or my family, you are going to hear music. And along with that music will come singing and, sometimes, dancing. At home, we mostly keep …
It’s OK to Ask ‘Why?’
Reflect A little over three years ago, a young man walked into a Walmart here in my hometown of El Paso. He opened fire in what became one of the worst mass shootings in our country. Since then, I have …
Don’t Compare, Don’t Judge
“Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you” (Luke 6:37–38). Jesus reserved his harshest words in …
Sharing the Word for March 6, 2023 – Second Week of Lent – Year 1
Monday of the Second Week of Lent March 6, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Daniel 9:4b-10 The liturgy extends its survey course in changing our hearts. For two more weeks the Church will continue to present us with the classic …
Thousands gather at funeral Mass for LA’s Bishop O’Connell, recalled as ‘soul friend’ to all
LOS ANGELES (OSV NEWS) — Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell was remembered as a man “gripped by grace” and “at ease with movers and shakers and also with the moved and shaken” as nearly 5,000 attended a funeral …