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4 Steps To Finding Detachment in a Busy Life

Apr 22, 2016 by Veronica Mena

I once dreamed that I had passed away. I never saw my body, but I knew it was me. Being aware that I didn't belong anymore to this world, the only thing that came to my mind was th … Read more

You Might Be a Latino if You Do This for Lent

Feb 17, 2016 by Veronica Mena

In Latin America it is a strong tradition to celebrate Lent in a deep and vivid way. It is often characterized by reviving the Passion of Christ through dramatizations and process … Read more

Life is Fleeting: A Brief Reflection for Lent

Feb 11, 2016 by Veronica Mena

“What you are now, we once were; what we are now, you shall be.”This is a quite shocking inscription which can be read while contemplating the skeletons of thousands of Capuchin fr … Read more

Why Latino Catholics Celebrate 3 Life Events in Ways that Other Cultures Normally Don't

Jan 13, 2016 by Veronica Mena

The Latino American culture is rooted in the Catholic religion. Maybe this statement sounds hard to believe if you watch the news or read the lastest survey by the Pew Research Cen … Read more

My Supernatural Experience with St. Maria Goretti

Nov 01, 2015 by Veronica Mena

There was a soft voice inside me suggesting that I should visit and venerate the relics of Saint Maria Goretti during her tour in the United States. I took action and told my husba … Read more

12 Inspiring Religious Paintings & Their Meanings

Oct 07, 2015 by Veronica Mena

Being Catholic doesn't mean that I spend all day praying, listening to Christian music, and watching EWTN. When I travel, I visit museums as part of my must-see list. On previous t … Read more

First Latin American Pope in the United States: No Translation Needed

Sep 24, 2015 by Veronica Mena

Se ve, se siente, el Papa está presente!This is how hundreds of Latinos standing by the White House cheered Pope Francis, eager to see their spiritual leader and to take some pictu … Read more

Saints 911: How to Ask a Saint for Help and Protection

Aug 23, 2015 by Veronica Mena

Life is not always easy, and in desperate times people are thirsty for miracles. Everybody has problems, and everybody looks for help at least with the basics of health and protect … Read more

Why does the Virgin Mary Have So Many Names, Titles, and Feasts?

Aug 13, 2015 by Veronica Mena

The name Mary mentioned in the Bible as the Virgin Mother of Jesus is one of the most endearingly popular names in the Christian world. Churches, shrines and cathedrals have been e … Read more

7 Wonderful Cities Where Saints Lived

Jul 28, 2015 by Veronica Mena

Those who are fond of traveling know that there are so many cities and towns to visit and admire for their nature, architecture, and symbolism—especially when important peopl … Read more

7 Lessons I Learned from Pope Francis' Trip to South America

Jul 13, 2015 by Veronica Mena

People endured hunger, heat, cold, and sleep-deprivation - anything to see the Pope. Image source: portal.andina.com.peThe millions of people who gathered to see Pope Francis in L … Read more

20 Marian Devotions by Country in Latin America

Jul 10, 2015 by Veronica Mena

Catholic, Latino, and Proud!The feast days of the Virgin Mary are a big deal in Latin America. Catholic Latinos celebrate a lo grande with processions, hymns, fireworks, and cultu … Read more