One of the things that priests have to deal with is criticism.  This criticism could be well-intentioned (constructive) or without any purpose (destructive).  Some people like to talk behind the back of others and are not able to bring to a conversation something that is distressing.  As a priest, I received any kind of criticism with love and understanding, even if I … Continue reading A Hard Gospel Vs A Soft Gospel

Easter Sunday is all about the Resurrection of the Lord.  We are rejoicing and full of gladness because, by the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesuschrist, we are saved.  The Resurrection of Christ is a turning point in the history of salvation.  We are immersed in this joyous time of the year.  This … Continue reading About Easter Sunday, the Purgatory and other Current Events

If you have asked yourself lately: Why Fr. Juan has not written anything on his blog? the answer is: because I am in the grieving process.  I lost my dad about a month ago and that change the dynamics of my life as a newly ordained priest.  I am grateful that my dad was able to … Continue reading Grieving and Growing

Probably, you were wondering where has been the Priest of the Missing Backpack (still looking for his backpack?) or maybe you were very busy doing so many things for your family during the Christmas and New Year season that you did not have time to read... Well, actually I was so busy enjoying time with my … Continue reading A Short Break, a Thousand Stories

I took a moment to research about vestments and colors in the liturgical life of the Church.  Today, I will explain the chasuble http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03639a.htm and its evolution;  then, I will explain why the color rose is used in the liturgy of the Catholic Church. The evolution of the name of what is now today known as chasuble is … Continue reading Priestly Vestments: Why Catholic Priests wear Rose on the Third Sunday of Advent?

Since it has been quite a while since I wrote my last reflection, I would like to honor the memory of Our Mother.  The most blessed Virgin Mary was conceived spotless without a trace of original sin.  Based on the evangelist Luke 1:28, “Hail, full of grace” (RSV), means that Mary was always filled with … Continue reading The Immaculate Conception of Our Lady of Guadalupe