By Deacon John Degano
I got a phone call today from a woman asking what the difference was between two different Marian days being celebrated in the church some three days apart. I explained, “one was her nativity, the second was her most holy name.”
By Hilda Cruz
In recent months we have heard a lot about the crisis of the migrant children and families who have traveled to the southern border of the United States for help.
Much of the negative sentiment against those who emmigrate has been voiced through the media, yet little has been heard about the root causes of migration, those factors that drive many to leave their extended family, their home country – basically all that they know. In writing this story it is my intent to put into perspective the motives behind the decision to leave one’s country.
By John Andrews
Editor
SAN BERNARDINO—Six years ago Sister Sue Reif, O.S.F., was sitting at her computer in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, New Mexico when an email came through from her friend, Sister Suzanne Jabro, about an intriguing new ministry opportunity in a place called San Bernardino.
“They’ve got lots of prisons, lots of violence happening and no money,” Sr. Sue remembers with a chuckle, quoting her friend. “They need a Franciscan. You’d be perfect.”
By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
GRAND TERRACE—Philip Kirk was in the car with friends driving around Chicago one day when he received a call from Sister Sarah Shrewsbury, O.S.C., Diocesan Director of Vocations, that he had been accepted.
Following a brief conversation, he was congratulated by his friends with cheers and applause.
By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
GRAND TERRACE—Around 80 young adults reflected on their spirituality during the Hearts on Fire retreat held July 18-19 at Blessed Junipero Serra House of Formation in Grand Terrace.
The retreat, led by a team of Jesuits from the Apostleship of Prayer, introduced the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and offered practical ways to connect faith and daily life.
By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
SAN BERNARDINO—The Office of Worship held its annual Musicians’ Day for parish musicians, choir members, directors and cantors on July 26 at the Diocesan Pastoral Center.
Adopting elements and ideas from Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium, the day revolved around the theme “Go, and sing out the Joy of the Gospel.”
