An Advent Reflection . . . The Very Visible Sin Of Gluttony
By REY FLORES Ever since I can remember, I have always had a problem with the fluctuation of my weight. As a child, my nickname was “Gordo,” which means fat in Spanish. I wasn’t bothered when my own family called me that, but it did bother me when the other school kids would make fun of me because of my weight. I bring this up not as the latest installment of my true confessions or to garner sympathy, but for a few other, timely reasons. Advent is upon us and, as the Church teaches us, it is a time to pray, fast, and prepare for the birth of our Lord Jesus on Christmas Day. While many Catholics do not adhere…Continue Reading