In my bedroom, I have a bag filled to the brim with socks that have seen better days. Some have pilled fabric, while others are speckled with rips and holes in...
Ordinary Times
Ordinary Times essays explore spirituality and identity through personal experiences beyond specific prayer practices, such as tattoos, outdoor activities, travel, or clothing choices.
Nearly 20 years ago, an immigration raid sent shockwaves through our community. I was 20 when la migra (immigration authorities) swarmed into the Discount...
I grew up bound for Colorado. We have family there, and every summer we would leave the Midwest in a van filled with siblings, cousins, and tías. Every trip...
In a spring afternoon in 2005, after receiving my master’s degree in counseling from the Franciscan University of Steubenville, I had an important stop to make...
