"It is hard to be merciful without the experience of having first received mercy." The risen Lord Jesus offered his disciples mercy through three gifts. First, Jesus offers them peace, then the Spirit and finally his wounds. The disciples were…

"Love is the fulfillment of the law.” -Romans 13:10 If any pairs of words in the English language are unlikely companions, “law” and “love” must be among them. What do they have to do with each other? When Jesus met…

Be transformed by the renewal of your mind. God really speaks to us in a way we can understand. And it takes true humility to listen honestly to God. Last Sunday, Jesus affirmed that Peter’s profession of faith, “You are…

Delegating Authority Many of you may know that there are two priests at San Pedro, but only one pastor - the priest who is entrusted with the responsibility for the spiritual and temporal care of the parish. Any other priest…

The Queenship of Mary “What the Catholic Church believes about Mary is based on what it believes about Christ, and what it teaches about Mary illuminates in turn its faith in Christ.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 487) This Tuesday…

Did you know that your heart is always filled with some kind of wonder? Wonder is so radical to the human heart. I think it’s one of the things that we love most about children. They are quick to laugh,…

Jesus noticed everything… Workers in the field, the soil, the sun and rain, the seed. Women kneading bread and generals waging war. Guests at a banquet, and two pennies in a widow’s hand. The parables of Jesus give us so…

The Mystery of God’s Word God’s word is the power which created the universe and calls everything into being. The Book of Genesis uses speech as a way for us to understand how God creates. God said, “Let light be,”…

How are you doing today? How are you doing today? If you were to ask others how they’re doing, the common answer you get is “fine.” However, if you were to ask a homeless person how their day is going,…