Our Blessed Mother The recent celebrations of Advent, the Immaculate Conception, and Christmas provide opportunities to reflect on our Blessed Mother as the woman chosen and created for a unique role in salvation. She conceived the human nature united to…

St. Joseph provides a faithful heart, full of love for God! “When Joseph awoke, he did what angel of the Lord had commanded him, and took his wife into his home.” -Mt 1:24 St. Joseph is a model of discernment,…

3 Birthdays, 2 Conceptions, 1 Divine Plan This week we celebrate the solemn feast of the Immaculate Conception. While most saints are honored on the day of their death (we also honor Mary’s Assumption on August 15), only two saints…

Walk in the Light of the Lord The month of December often passes with a lot of decorating, gift shopping, cooking, and parties. None of these are bad – it is wonderful to spend time with family and express love…

I Prayed for You Shortly before I was appointed pastor here at San Pedro, I was also asked to serve on the General Council of my religious community, the Oblates of the Virgin Mary. And so a couple weeks ago,…