Fostering Love

written by Anton Flores-Maisonet Emanuel, Emanuel His name is called Emanuel God with us, revealed in us His name is called Emanuel Emanuel and his mother In March, God came to visit our family disguised as a two-day old baby. This child’s eyes and smile and laughter offer all of us a glimpse of grace [...]

Surprised by Joy

Why did Mary’s mother weep? Because they are not breaking the law, our laws are breaking the spirits of our brothers and sisters who are simply here without legal authorization.

I tell you, if these were silent: Reflections on Day Two — Lawrenceville

Then they brought it [the colt] to Jesus; and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it…  As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power [...]

In Memoriam – Andres Martinez Cruz

Today, one of my dearest friends, Maria*, received word that her father had passed away during the twilight hours of this morning. Maria and her husband, Victor*, have been some of my closest friends over the last eight years.  We are so close it actually pains me that I even have to disclose their identity in [...]