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Resurrection does not erase suffering
30 Mar 2021

Resurrection does not erase suffering

by Diana Macalintal | posted in: Easter, GIA Quarterly, reflections, Uncategorized | 0

Second Sunday of Easter – B On my travels, I often receive many requests from concerned parents asking me to pray for one or more of their children who have lost faith. Their sadness is tangible and free of anger … Read More

Baptism, cross, gospels
Living the Paschal Mystery: A Christmas Day Reflection
17 Dec 2019

Living the Paschal Mystery: A Christmas Day Reflection

by Diana Macalintal | posted in: Advent, Christmas, Easter, Liturgical Press | 0

To the point It is no coincidence that the opening words of John’s Prologue proclaimed at Christmas, “In the beginning” (Jn 1:1), are the same words we hear at the Easter Vigil in the story of Creation from Genesis. John’s … Read More

gospels, prayer, silence, storytelling
Crying out in the modern desert
27 Nov 2019

Crying out in the modern desert

by Diana Macalintal | posted in: Advent, GIA Quarterly, reflections | 0

Second Sunday of Advent By this time of year, the election campaign season in the United States will be in full swing. If it’s anything like recent years, it will be ugly, brutal, and on full display across our media … Read More

examination of conscience, Face of Mercy, gospels, vocation
Scooch over, shift your perspective
7 Aug 2019

Scooch over, shift your perspective

by Diana Macalintal | posted in: GIA Quarterly, liturgy, reflections | 0

Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Want to know the best way to get a better sense of what your parish is really like? Sit in a place you’re not used to sitting. Or sit in the very back pew, or … Read More

communion, gospels, hospitality
Leaving our comfort zones
24 Jul 2019

Leaving our comfort zones

by Diana Macalintal | posted in: GIA Quarterly, pastoral care of the sick, reflections, social justice | 0

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jesus’s words today don’t bring much comfort. But our comfort isn’t the goal of faith in Christ. Following Christ will call us to do many uncomfortable things. Recall some of the gospels we’ve heard these … Read More

gospels, hospitality
Prepare to resist “theme” Sundays
31 May 2019

Prepare to resist “theme” Sundays

by Nick Wagner | posted in: Eucharist, liturgy | 0

When I was a kid, I belonged to a Boy Scout troop sponsored by my parish. One of my favorite events was Scout Sunday. All of us would get dressed up in our uniforms, and we would march into church … Read More

gospels, hospitality, paschal mystery, storytelling
What do you want Jesus to do for you?
10 Oct 2018

What do you want Jesus to do for you?

by Diana Macalintal | posted in: GIA Quarterly, intercessions | 0

Readings for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time On back to back Sundays, we hear Jesus ask, “What do you want me to do for you?” Last week, James and John sought glory; this week, Bartimaeus seeks healing. The same … Read More

gospels, humility, prayer, What do you want?
The desire for greatness
3 Oct 2018

The desire for greatness

by Diana Macalintal | posted in: GIA Quarterly | 0

Readings for the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time James and John get put in a bad light because of their request in today’s Gospel. How dare they seek glory by asking for places at Jesus’s side! However, Saint John Chrysostom, … Read More

disciples, gospels
Advent 02B – Living Liturgy: Roaring like a lion
9 Dec 2017

Advent 02B – Living Liturgy: Roaring like a lion

by Diana Macalintal | posted in: Advent, liturgical year, Living Liturgy | 0

About Liturgy Roaring like a lion: Have you ever seen an ambo, gospel book, or another item in your church decorated with four winged creatures? Take a closer look. You’ll probably find a human, a lion, a bull, and an eagle. … Read More

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