MACC – A Leader in Service

MACC – A Leader in Service

The Mexican American Catholic College has become a multicultural community of scholars, educators and students from diverse backgrounds and traditions, firmly rooted in the teachings of the Church, and called to bear witness in daily service to God and one another. We are a community. We are disciples. We are MACC. Please share our video! English Spanish

Statement on Mass Shootings in El Paso, Gilroy and Dayton

Statement on Mass Shootings in El Paso, Gilroy and Dayton

To all friends of the MACC community, in the last two days the MACC team came together with heavy hearts to pray and reflect on the recent mass shootings in Gilroy, El Paso, and Dayton. As a learning community, we have spent these past three days in prayerful solidarity with all affected by this hateful plague of violence – especially those who lost loved ones.  Even in our anger and fear, we have asked, “What…

Learning Spanish, a Gift and Grace from God

Learning Spanish, a Gift and Grace from God

Homily by Fr. Nader Ata, Conventual Franciscans Para ser honesto con todos ustedes, yo no quería venir aquí a MACC para mejorar mi español. Yo estaba muy feliz donde estaba. Pero Dios y mi provincial tenían otros planes. Así que estoy aquí – presidiendo la Santa Misa. Antes de venir aquí no estaba haciendo mucho con la comunidad hispana. Si acaso, escuché una o dos confesiones.  Y bendije cosas religiosas tres o cuatro veces. Pero…

2018 Christmas Reflection

2018 Christmas Reflection

Merry Christmas! The last reflection of the season invites us to ask ourselves, what Good News does our Lord Jesus Christ want us bring to our society? The glad tidings of Christmas is that we can make a difference because our God who is King dwells among us. ¡Feliz Navidad! La última reflexión de la temporada nos invita a preguntarnos, ¿qué buenas noticias quiere nuestro Señor Jesucristo que llevemos a nuestra sociedad? La buena noticia…

2018 Fourth Sunday of Advent Reflection

2018 Fourth Sunday of Advent Reflection

This fourth Sunday of Advent we are invited to humilty and be accepting of the son of God as both Mary and Elizabeth were. Este cuarto domingo de Adviento estamos invitados a la humildad y a aceptar al hijo de Dios como lo fueron María e Isabel. Reflection on the readings for Sunday, December 23, 2018. English subtitles available. Music: Joy To The World by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/…) Artist: http://audionautix.com/

2018 Third Sunday of Advent Reflection

2018 Third Sunday of Advent Reflection

On this third Sunday of Advent, John the Baptist tells us to wait. “One mightier than I is coming, John told them. I’m not worthy to untie his shoes, John told them. But first, even though you are afraid, you have to wait. And so, in Advent, we make a practice of heeding John’s advice. In the face of all our anxieties, some well justified; some… less so, we come together to wait; We wait for…

2018 Feast of San Juan Diego Reflection

2018 Feast of San Juan Diego Reflection

The second Sunday of Advent coincides with the celebration of the Feast of San Juan Diego. This reflection by Rev. Benjamin Romero-Arrieta reminds us to “remember that the humble image and the message that Juan Dieguito revealed to Christian people are signs of hope, acceptance and love for a brother and for a sister in whose differences help me get closer not only to him or her, but to the revelation of God in my…

2018 Second Sunday of Advent Reflection

2018 Second Sunday of Advent Reflection

Watch this reflection on the Gospel of Luke from the second Sunday of Advent by Fr. Edward Owens. “As we continue through the Advent season, let us include the poor and the needy in our remembrance and in our giving and in doing so we will prepare the way of the Lord.” Vea esta reflexión del Evangelio de San Lucas del segundo domingo de Adviento por el P. Edward Owens. “A medida que avancemos en…

2018 First Sunday of Advent Reflection

2018 First Sunday of Advent Reflection

Watch this reflection on the Gospel of Luke from the first Sunday of Advent by Sr. Elizabeth Guerrero. “I’d like to use this season of Advent to take advantage of the precious time and the reminder of how close, how near Salvation is. Let us be faithful. Let not our hearts grow drowsy. Do not despair, but look up. Christ is coming!” Vea esta reflexión del Evangelio de San Lucas del primer domingo de Adviento por…