The Church Veiled
On Monday of the fourth week of Lent, I volunteered as a docent at the Basilica of San Albino in Mesilla, New Mexico. The church employs docents to keep the…
A Saint In The Family
Four Quick facts: Date and Age: Saint Katharine Drexel died on 3 March, 1955 at 96. This marked the end of a long life dedicated to service and faith. Location:…
Is Praying the Peak of Selfishness?
I have been suffering a bout of pancreatitis, and the pain is excruciating. Over the last two days, I have asked for prayer on X (formerly Twitter). I’m not asking…
Feast Day of Blessed Maddalena Caterina Morano
26 March is the Feast Day of Blessed Maddalena Caterina Morano. But, who is Blessed Maddalena Caterina Morano? It is said that she asked for the Grace of living until…
Queen of Peace Catholic Church
You will find some of the most beautiful Catholic Churches in West Texas and Southern New Mexico. These parishes are not only a place of beauty but are alive with…
Lá Fhéile Pádraig (or, Happy St. Patrick’s Day in Irish)
Who is Saint Patrick? Each year, on 17 March, we celebrate the Feast of Saint Patrick, when the whole world seemingly becomes Irish for one day. But what do you…
Mormons and the Stations of the Cross
Praying the Stations of the Cross, especially during Lent, is a meaningful way to deepen our understanding of Jesus' sacrifice on the Cross and connect with the mystery of his…
Meeting San Albino, Again
San Albino, Saint Albinus of Angers, and Saint-Aubin in French. In English, he is Saint Alban. They are two different people from different locations and times, but each is inspired…
Lenten Reconciliation Service
As we entered the first week of Lent, I noticed that my parish, the Basilica of San Albino, has a Lenten Reconciliation Service. Have you never heard of a Lenten…
The Glass Bible
Not too long ago, I photographed stained glass windows in historic El Paso and Juarez churches. For me, the most striking feature of any church is the windows and the…