Simbang Gabi 2017: And So It Ends… and Begins

What to say about 2017 Simbang Gabi at the neighborhood parish? That we may have had the biggest crowds ever? Yes. That we had nine days of thoughtful, soul-stirring homilies? Yes. That we had nine days of great food, traditional Filipino and otherwise coordinated by the gentle, always organized Rachel? Yes. That we sang a… Continue reading Simbang Gabi 2017: And So It Ends… and Begins

Deeds of Hope

Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. In today’s lectionary readings, we come face to face with two strong women, women strong in their faith, though they are called to show it in vastly different… Continue reading Deeds of Hope