Being Loved

We Remember

Remembering is sacred. It’s more than recalling the past—it’s entering into it spiritually, allowing memory to guide healing and hope. The Eucharist itself is a living remembrance: “Do this in memory of me.” Through it, Catholics unite with Christ’s sacrifice and the promise of redemption.

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Choosing to Return

When I contemplate Jesus’ words in Luke 21:34–36, I feel like He’s speaking directly to me: “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down…” And honestly, mine has been. Not with wild living or drunkenness, but with the quiet heaviness of anxiety, distraction, and trying to keep up with life.

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Blessed are the Peacemakers

Peace isn’t just a lofty ideal or a distant dream—it’s a gift. It’s the first gift Christ offers: “My peace I give to you” (John 14:27). But it’s not a passive gift we receive. It’s active, challenging, and deeply personal. There are words of our day we can hang onto and peace is one of those words. In fact, Pope Leo has spoken about peace, 100 days, every day he’s been in office.

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Remember Your Death

Saint Francis Contemplating a Skull

With all the recent tragedy in Central Texas our hearts are heavy with the loss. In Houston, we know someone who was impacted by the devastation. Situations like these bring us face to face with the fact that our lives can end on this earth in an instant, despite our age.

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Redemptive Suffering

In the mystery of God’s love, suffering is never wasted. As Catholics, we hold a deep and paradoxical truth: that our pain, grief, and hardships can become a powerful gift—when united to Christ’s own suffering. We’re not mere spectators of Calvary. We are invited, through grace, to carry our sliver of the Cross and participate in the saving work of Christ.

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