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“La cruz de quejarse” – Reflection by Cesar Garcia
La Cuaresma es un tiempo donde muchos ofrecen ciertas cosas a Dios con el fin de crecer en un área determinada. ¿Qué has ofrecido? ¿Cuántas veces nos quejamos de la escuela, el trabajo, la familia y/o de la vida en general? ¿Por qué nos quejamos? ¿Hay alguien o algo nos enfurece, nos enoja o nos…
Lent and the Transfiguration of Christ – Reflection by Fr. Pat York
One of the many examples of St. John Paul II’s legacy is the Luminous Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. The Fourth Luminous Mystery is the Transfiguration of our Lord. This mystery itself has been a source of great joy, peace and consolation when I focus on the gift of everlasting life, most especially recently with…
CSC Community Blood Drive: BREAKS RECORDS
Find out about the record breaking blood drive Conception Seminary College hosted this past Tuesday afternoon! PICTURES!
“Conversion of Heart” – Reflection by Chris Rumback
One of Lent’s central themes is “conversion of heart.” The immediate image that probably comes to mind when we hear this phrase is self-mastery, gained by following the practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. While discipline is no doubt an effect of a conversion of heart, conversion goes a little deeper than this. A conversion…
“It isn’t fair!” – Lenten Reflection by Bro. Michael
“It isn’t fair!” You have surely heard a whining child blurt out this exclamation at some time or other. You may even have found yourself somewhat amused by the child’s narrow view of a distressing situation. But if we are all honest with ourselves, how often have we used this same phrase—even if only whispered…
What do you seek? What do you ask? – Reflection by Cruz Gallegos
Queen Esther, seized with mortal anguish, had recourse to the LORD. She lay prostrate upon the ground, together with her handmaids, from morning until evening, and said: “God of Abraham, God of Isaac, and God of Jacob, blessed are you. Help me, who am alone and have no help but you, for I am taking…
“There is something greater than Jonah here” – Reflection by Kolbe Peloquin
While still more people gathered in the crowd, Jesus said to them, “This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it, except the sign of Jonah. Just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so will the Son of Man be to this generation. At the…
“Christ Calls Us to Freedom” – Reflection by Ty Taylor
In the epic film “Braveheart,” we follow William Wallace in his struggle against the British. We watch as he ultimately sacrifices his life, bellowing his fierce battle cry: FREEEEDOOMMM! My friends, Christ calls us to pray the Our Father from our heart in freedom. “Forgive us—as we forgive those who trespass against us.” It’s tough—the…
“Come” – 2/15 Lenten Reflection
Children often become empowered in their mischief by “don’t” statements. A boy who was perfectly content will be roused to disobedience if his mother shouts, “Don’t touch the cookies that I just made.” Timmy seemed so good, but now he is left disobedient and crying out for more. In a similar fashion, the Israelites reacted…
Hold Nothing Back: Reflection by Fr. Brendan
Christians are crazy! In a world where most define themselves by what they do, Christians define themselves by whose they are. Yep, you read that correctly, Christians define themselves by whose they are. The Scriptures on this First Sunday of Lent remind us all that our true identity is found not in our accomplishments, our…