Entries by Karla Basulto

First Sunday of Advent

The days are coming, says the first reading, that God will fulfill His promises. In every generation, God shows upto do what He has promised: be present to His people, show us love and mercy, teach us His ways, and drawus to Himself. The second reading reminds us to live faithfully, to show up for […]

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Our king is coming, robed in majesty, and we are called to follow him. Today is a celebration of Jesus’ identity as king. Throughout Scripture, Jesus reveals to us that he is a king who serves with humility and meekness, seeking out the lowly and forgotten. The good news is that through our Baptism, we […]

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our life is – always and ever – in God. Nearly two years of a pandemic has left us all weary in the experience of division, confusion and isolation. It hasbeen a deep form of suffering for many people, but the heart of the Gospel message is that our suffering can betransformed and redeemed. In […]

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus reminds us that trust and generosity are the way to the Father’s heart. The Lord always wants what is good and best for our lives. He is always asking us to rely on him for what weneed and to give generously from what He has given us. He wants us to flourish and provide […]

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

In the midst of polarization and division, stay close to the heart of the Gospel of life. Human beings are incredibly good at making things complicated and drawing lines in the sand. As the religious leaders argue about the complexities of faith, one scribe calls on Jesus to simplify things. Sometimes we want simple and […]