by Marc DelMonico | Feb 26, 2021 | Ministry & Spirituality
When we choose to love our enemies – or as Dr. King put it, when we find the “strength to love our enemies,”– we show the truth and beauty of the message of Christ to others.
by Marc DelMonico | Feb 19, 2021 | Covid-19, Ministry & Spirituality
In today’s readings, God speaks to us through the prophet Isaiah and reminds us of how we come to this newness of spirit. It is a Lenten checklist of doing charity and justice – of caring for others.
by Marc DelMonico | Dec 9, 2020 | Covid-19, Ministry & Spirituality
The presence of the Blessed Mother to Juan Diego echoes her presence in the Scripture readings for today, which remind us of Mary’s role as “first disciple,” always bringing to the Church the Good News of her Son.
by Marc DelMonico | Dec 7, 2020 | Personal
Yes, travel was possible, at least for a couple months, in 2020. In contrast to 2019, the year 2020 was obviously much more limited in terms of travel due to the pandemic, but I was still able to make some pre-pandemic travel and take in modest fun activities outside the home.
by Marc DelMonico | Dec 3, 2020 | Covid-19, Ministry & Spirituality
We are reminded that Advent and Christmas are first and foremost not about us. This liturgical season is here to remind us that Jesus is asking us to join with him in bringing about God’s Reign of justice and righteousness.