December 13, 2014 we continued our third of five years journey in diaconate formation as a part of the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton class. As part of this year’s formation, each person is to provide a 10 minute witness talk. Ten minutes to explain how you and your spirituality ended up where you are now. Witness talks to this point have included some of the following topics: Childhood, how my life was formed by those who raised me. The impact of …
Holy Family students Michael, James and Madeline Jaburian and Emma Mendoza-Munoz have a very unique connection to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Their late great-grandfather, grandfather of Lucy Jaburian and Gloria Mendoza, was noted artist and architect, Aurelio G.D. Mendoza. Mr. Mendoza’s work has been in Mexico City’s Palace of Fine Arts and in several historic theaters including the Metropolitan Theater in Mexico City. His last and most notable work was the monument “La Ofrenda” at the Basilica of Our Lady …
On Saturday, December 6, 2014, we continued our third of five years in diaconate formation as a part of the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton class. This week we discussed what ordinary 21st century images and experiences would Jesus use if he was teaching in parables today? How might they vary when used in different cultures, generations and socioeconomic classes? Below are some of the responses we heard and discussed in class about this topic. Unlike in the time of Jesus, …
Dec. 15,2014. “The spirit of a time is incredibly subtle, yet a hugely powerful force. And it is comprised of a mentality and spirit of all individuals together.—–There is incredible power in the mind when it directs itself towards an object. Blessing as powerful and positive intention can transform situations and people.” John O’Donohue- To Bless the Space Between Us. The season of many celebrations begins. Thankfully many will celebrate with family and friends. Still all of us are aware …