Somehow, many of us we have survived the virus and some people left us in our community due to COVID-19 but we are still on our feet and we are willing to keep fighting the good fight. We are fighting many battles at the same time, but in those battles the Lord is always our … Continue reading Preparing for Lent after a Difficult Year (on the boat and icy roads)

Every moment, most news outlets are publishing not very encouraging news about the consequences of the pandemic in our communities and families. It seems that this year is lost because this virus is causing a lot of damage. I have accompanied families who have been affected directly and indirectly for the pandemic. Sometimes, I feel … Continue reading The Formula against the Pandemic: God’s Hope + Joy + Peace + Love = CHRISTMAS

Today we celebrate the feast of Saint Martin of Tours in the Church and today we also celebrate Veteran's Day as a country. Today in my homily, I talked about people living in the margins of society and how to reach out to them. In my homily, I forgot to dedicate a few words to … Continue reading Saint Martin of Tours and Veteran’s Day

After a long hiatus without writing, I am coming back with the strength of the Holy Spirit to hit the keys of my computer again. I left like 3 articles half of the way written. I did not publish those articles not only because the were incomplete but because I was in front of my … Continue reading Obstacles to Write: Too Many Thoughts in my Mind… and More

I am entering into a time of reflection during the pandemic, after the reopening of our Church with regards my priesthood. There has been several times in which I have asked the Lord in my prayer the why Lord you have chosen me with all the defects and weakness I have. Most of the time, … Continue reading I Did Not Choose the Priesthood, the Priesthood (Jesus) Chose Me

The Lord is risen, Alleluia, Alleluia!!!  Even though the situation with the pandemic, we are joyful because the Lord is risen. At the same time, we are sad because we were not able to be physically together celebrating the most important feast of the year for us Catholics/Christians: Easter. Mixed emotions are very human.  We … Continue reading The Church is (virtually) Full and the Tomb is Empty

During this season of Lent, the novel Coronavirus is taking a toll on our society in general and in every single aspect of our lives.   Particularly, in our local Church, a week has passed without the public celebration of the Holy Mass.  Practically, all sacraments are not going to be performed until further notice, except … Continue reading Coronavirus and the Crown of Thorns

When I decided to run XXXV LA Marathon last year, I wanted to give a big push in our parish to help pay our debt for our JP II building. It was a way of penance, an offering to God. I mentioned in one of the Masses, a week before the marathon, that I will … Continue reading God’s Will, Next Time I will Run with a Cassock

I am in the last stretch of my training to run 26.2 miles. On March 8, I will be running the Los Angeles Marathon from Dodger Stadium all the way to Santa Monica.  I know pretty much the route and I am just waiting for the moment to cross the finish line. Every step I'll … Continue reading Getting Fit while Praying