"To become a father, a man must first be formed by other fathers.” These words from my spiritual director have been resonating with me as I think back on my journey to the priesthood. My time in the seminary wasn’t…

Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up, knelt down before him, and asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus,…

United to God Weddings are supposed to be a joyful occasion, right? So why was I shedding tears as my sister walked down the aisle, and my brother laughing at my emotional display? My sister, a collegiate athlete who had…

Embracing Mary as our Mother Having just arrived in this parish a month ago, many people have asked me, “Who are you?” To which I reply, “My name is Brother Miggo.” A typical response goes like this: “Amigo, like the…

Happy Birthday to the Blessed Mother! Today the Church celebrates the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On December 8, we honored her Immaculate Conception - that unique grace of God that preserved her from all stain of sin from…

What is the true nature of religion? Today’s world asks, “How unimportant can you make religion in your life?” I challenge you to ask, “How much could this religion change my life?” In today’s world, many see the word “religion”…

“As for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15) This weekend is orientation for our families with children in Religious Education here at San Pedro, and the readings at Mass could hardly be more appropriate. Joshua…

My flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink.” (John 6:55) What does it mean that the Eucharist is the body and blood of Christ, given to us as food? In teaching on the Holy Eucharist, St. Thomas…

"Get up and eat, else the journey will be too long for you.” (1 Kings 19:7) This is our third week hearing from the “Bread of Life” discourse of Jesus in John, chapter 6. We began with the multiplication of…

Zealous Laborers for the Lord This time of year holds some very special days for the Oblates of the Virgin Mary. Last weekend Fr. Jorge Sanchez, OMV, and Fr. Jonathon Hank, OMV, were ordained priests at our parish in California.…

We have no idea of the value of the gifts that have been put into our hands. The TV show “Antiques Roadshow” features people bringing items from home to be evaluated by experts. Often they are amazed to find that…