Bring to mind the image of a toddler walking through the park holding on tight to his father’s hand.  That child has no worries or anxieties.  Holding on to his father’s hand, he feels safe.  He trusts that he will be taken to a good place and not to a place of danger.  The toddler places all his trust in his dad, though the boy has no idea where he’s going, but he does know all will be OK. Just... Read more

Click here for Spanish The Christmas season always involves the practice of family traditions such as setting up the nativity scene, who places the angel on top of the Christmas tree and the menu of the delicious meal shared with family members.  Though each family has its own practices and traditions, there are very old traditions imbedded in cultures that celebrate the birth of Christ.  These expressions of popular piety writes Pope Francis, “enable us to see how the faith,... Read more

Click here for English La Navidad siempre implica la repetición de tradiciones familiares tales como quien arma el nacimiento, quien coloca los adornos en el árbol de Navidad y el menú de la deliciosa cena compartida con seres queridos.  Aunque cada familia tiene sus propias tradiciones y prácticas, hay tradiciones muy antiguas presentes en diversas culturas que celebran el nacimiento de Jesús. En estas expresiones de piedad popular dice el Papa Francisco, “se puede percibir el modo en que la... Read more

La Procesion – The Procession         The Aztec Dancers – Los Matachines   The Play – La Obra   Mass – Misa   Celebration – Celebracion Homilia del Padre Pablo Pictures are mine, all rights reserved   Read more

  Un sábado de 1531 a principios de diciembre, un indio llamado Juan Diego, iba de madrugada del pueblo en que vivía a la ciudad de México a asistir a sus clases de catecismo y a oír la Misa. Al llegar junto al cerro llamado Tepeyac amanecía y escuchó una voz que lo llamaba por su nombre. Subió a la cumbre y vio a una Señora hermosa, cuyo vestido era brillante como el sol.  Ella le dijo: “Juanito: el más... Read more

  “You brood of vipers! Produce good fruit as evidence of your repentance.” “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” “Every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.” “The chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.” With this attitude, I don’t think anyone will be inviting Saint John the Baptist over for dinner, or even a beer. Saint John preaches an inconvenient truth many don’t want to hear, a... Read more

I am a happy and proud alumnus of Aquinas High School. Today Aquinas defeated Calvary Day School 27-7 at the Georgia Dome to become the state champion in the Class A private school championship. After a slow start where Calvary scored a touchdown, Aquinas picked up the pace and did not stop till victory. It was great to see so many familiar faces and so many alumni at the Dome. Go Irish!       Pictures are mine, all rights... Read more

The Catholic communities of Hinesville, Glenville and Jesup gathered tonight to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.  Father Adam Kasela, the pastor of Hinesville who celebrates Mass in Spanish in Jesup, invited me to celebrate Mass.  After a procession around the parish grounds, about 150 people gathered for Mass and a meal. Saint Joseph Parish, Jesup   Aztec dancers during the procession Mass   Preaching Aztec Dancers   Aztec Dancers   The Choir   Dinner celebration after Mass... Read more

Last night at Saint Teresa of Avila in Grovetown 500 faithful gathered to pray the rosary, watch the Aztec dancers, attend Mass and sing Las Mañanitas to Our Lady of Guadaulpe.  After Mass concluded at 12:45am, everyone enjoyed tamales and hot chocolate while the marachi band continued to play traditional music. Aztec Dancers from Saint Joseph Parish, Augusta   Aztec Dancers from Saint Joseph Parish, Augusta   Aztec Dancers from Saint Joseph Parish, Augusta   Aztec Dancers from Saint Joseph... Read more

A few days ago news broke out that the United States was moving its Embassy to the Vatican (the Holy See) to the campus of its Embassy to Italy.  The news reports correctly did not state that the United States was closing its Embassy to the Holy See, but that the United States was consolidating operations into one campus due to safety concerns.  The Embassy to the Holy See would still function as before but at a different location. From... Read more