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A Humble Reflection on the New Roman Missal Translation

This past Thursday, I celebrated Mass with a couple of my friends, but with a twist. A couple twists, actually. The priest decided that he wanted to practice the new translation of the Roman missal that are being implemented at the start of Advent. So we all got cards to help us follow along with the responses and prayers. To those who do not know (and to those who do)-there is a new translation from Latin to English for the...

12 Nov 2011

A Reflection on the 10th Anniversary of 9/11

Ten years ago, I sat in Spanish class watching as the Twin Towers collapsed. While that day and the days that followed were a whirlwind of emotions, the images of destruction from the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and United 93 remain seared into my conscience. 3000 lives were lost that day and countless more were affected by the violence and hatred at the hands of a few. Being from Los Angeles, I did not personally know anyone who died that...

9 Sep 2011

The Beatification of Pope John Paul II – A Continued Call to Not Be Afraid

Pope John Paul II, my spiritual role model and the man who was Universal in every sense of the word will be beatified on May 1st, 2011. I can’t imagine the energy and buzz in Rome and look forward to the Feast of Divine Mercy this Sunday, where Pope Benedict the XVI will beatify him. For all creatives out there, following his call to “Not be afraid” in your art, in your acting, in your singing, in your poetry and...

29 Apr 2011

U.S. Civil War: Remembering and Healing

150 years ago on this date, Confederate soldiers attacked Fort Sumter in South Carolina, thus starting the conflict known as the U.S. Civil War. Despite the pleas and protests of many, a war broke out sown from the seeds of discord and hatred. In the next four years, more Americans died in battle than all Americans who died in World War I and World II combined. More Americans died for what they believed in- whether it was for the preservation...

12 Apr 2011

“With Malice Towards None…”

Due to the births of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln both being in February, Americans are getting an extended weekend to rest, relax, and get super deals at their local mall. I am “certain” that is what the Founding Fathers envisioned when they wrote Article II of the Constitution-a weekend for Americans to shop. Sarcasm aside-this President’s Day weekend-let us take some time to reflect seriously on the great office and burden of the American Presidency. It is always fascinating...

19 Feb 2011