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There’s something really mysterious about the Christian life. How could St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta keep smiling in the midst of all the suffering she encountered working with the poorest of the poor ? Or what about St. Maximilian Kolbe a prisoner Read more…

The scriptures today tell us: “the doors were locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews”. Today the doors of our churches are locked for fear of the Coronavirus. Just as the disciples overcame their fears, we can Read more…

As you have heard at Cursillo, Grace happens ! It happened to the apostles. During this time between Easter and Pentecost God’s grace changed ordinary men and prepared them for the day when the Holy Spirit would come down upon them. That Read more…

At the Sea of Galilee the disciples once again don’t recognize Jesus. Outside the empty tomb Mary Magdalene thinks he’s the gardener. On the road to Emmaus the two do not recognize him. In each of these situations however something happens that Read more…

Even though they had heard all the reports and testimony that Jesus had risen from the dead, there were still lingering doubts among the apostles. Can you imagine then the fear they felt when he was standing there before them. Read more…

You may have heard stories of people who spend years living on meager means unaware that a distant relative has left them a huge fortune. Sometimes on a spiritual level we are just like this story, unaware of all the Read more…

Father Justin Freeman writes: “The current stay-in-place measures are an opportunity for Catholics to renew our families and homes” ! We need to use this time to reconstitute family activities. Since those who have children can’t run all over to Read more…

Throughout the Easter Season our readings include the Book of Acts. As Acts progresses, we see Peter and other disciples, like Stephen, preaching the gospel in Jerusalem and Judea. Then the focus shifts to Phillip who spreads the gospel farther by Read more…

Happy Easter !! He is risen !! Alleluia, Alleluia !! What an incredible gift for us. Take hold of this gift by taking hold of Jesus. Then watch as your heart is filled with joy !! Don’t forget to send your Easter donation Read more…

Deacon Doug Cook, San Antonio de Padua del Canon Anaheim Hills. Ca. Orange Diocese Cursillo, Spiritual Director For the past 30 years my wife Sheila and I have taught in our parish RCIA program. As I read this reflection on Read more…