St. Catherine of Siena, 1888, Alessandro Franchi (1838-1914), National Gallery of Modern Art, Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna, Roma, Italia. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Blessed Feast of St. Catherine of Siena, a woman Doctor of the Church and mystic that has inspired those with faith to have hope knowing God to be all merciful … Continue reading “In the gentle mirror of God she sees her own dignity…she is the image of God. En el suave espejo de Dios ella ve su propia dignidad…ella es la imagen de Dios.” ~ Sta. Catalina

Statue of St. Joseph at the Jesuit Spirituality Center in Cinncinati, OH. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Blessed Feast of Saint Joseph! Happy Anniversary to Pope Francis who was installed in the Vatican as our Holy Father in 2013! It seems like yesterday that he was elected and installed. Please continue to pray for … Continue reading Blessed Feast of St. Joseph, Father and Husband! ¡Bendecido Día de San José, Padre y Esposo!

Bishop John Dolan, Sr. Patricia, SSND, Sr. Ann Marie, SSND, Sr. Solanus, SOLT, Sr. Bethany Madonna, SV, Sr. Mary Brigid, OP, Sr. Lynn, BVM and Sr. Mary Lou, BVM. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Happy New Year! As we step forward in faith with many changes and new endeavors, let us thank the Lord … Continue reading Happy New Year! New Life… una Vida Nueva con Caridad!

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Yesterday at the DPC, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, we had the gift of enjoying the dance of a children's matachines group from St. Matthew's Parish and School in Phoenix. Fr. Nelson Libera is the Pastor of this vibrant Parish rich in Mexican culture. Here are two … Continue reading Dancing for Our Lady of Guadalupe, our Patroness! Bailando para la Virgen de Guadalupe, nuestra Patrona!

Statues of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Saint Juan Diego at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Chandler, AZ. Blessed Advent, Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Recently, I went along with my Sisters to Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Chandler to pray for the souls of our beloved deceased. There I discovered a powerful sculpture … Continue reading Our Lady of Guadalupe and S. Juan Diego, Guide Us! Virgen de Guadalupe y San Juan Diego, Guianos!

The Carmelite Sisters of St. Teresa from Kerala, the Comunicadoras Eucarísticas del Padre Celestial from Columbia, and the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Michigan all living in Chandler, AZ. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Blessed Feast of the Archangels! I have such deep gratitude to God for all the graces He has bestowed … Continue reading And he who sat upon the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” Y el que estaba sentado en el trono dijo, “He aquí, yo hago nuevas todas las cosas.” (Rev. 21:5)

The Meeting of Mary and Elizabeth by Carl Heinrich Bloch, 1866. Dear Friends in Christ, As we give thanks to God for our vocations, on this Feast of the Visitation, like Our Blessed Mother to Elizabeth, we rejoice and celebrate the Jubilee Anniversaries of our Religious of the Diocese of Phoenix! Two Sisters of each … Continue reading “My Soul Proclaims the Greatness of the Lord, and My Spirit Rejoices in God, My Savior!” (Lk 1:46)

Lebanese worshipers process with a statue of Our Lady of Fatima to the Maronite patriarchate in Bkerke. "O Jesus, I offer this for the love of You, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary." From the Third Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima: Jacinta, … Continue reading Pray and fast for peace and an end to abortion. Ruega y ayuna para la paz y el fin del aborto.

Pope Francis addresses those at General Audience today in the Paul IV Hall. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we pray for peace between Russia and Ukraine, the Holy Father is preparing for the Consecration of Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary tomorrow on the Solemnity of the Annunciation. Today, at … Continue reading Please pray for peace in Ukraine and in Russia. Por favor reza por la paz en Ucrania y en Rusia.

Our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette in Lourdes, France in 1858. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Blessed Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes! Thank you all for your prayers! The Blessed Mother is interceding. I greet you as I heal from my recent surgery, knowing how much I am loved by God and am … Continue reading Blessed Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes! ¡Feliz día de Nuestra Señora de Lourdes!  Hace 160 años desde que reconcieron esta aparición.