Wise Spending During the Holidays: A Sensible Approach
Celebrate Christmas with faith by prioritizing Christ, aiding the poor, supporting Catholic causes, and spending wisely to reflect charity, solidarity, and stewardship.
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Good Tidings of Great Joy!
The birth of Jesus, God’s greatest gift to humanity, is a reminder of the profound hope and transformation that comes with His presence. As Catholic professionals, we are called to live out the Gospel in our everyday lives—bringing Christ into our work, our relationships, and our communities.
Christmas at Work: Acts of Faith and Kindness Make a Difference
At its core, Christmas is about the birth of Christ. Our gratitude for God’s greatest gift to humanity must be the source of our love, generosity, and humility at work—the very qualities that can transform our professional interactions and create an atmosphere of peace and goodwill.
A Catholic Professional’s Christmas: Integrating Faith, Family, and Work
The Christmas season is a time to make (even more) room for Christ in our hearts and in our lives. For Catholic professionals, it can also be a season of balancing multiple demands—work deadlines, family gatherings, and the authentic spiritual significance of Christmas. As the year winds down, finding
Build a Stronger, More Faithful World
As we approach the end of the year, we take a moment to reflect on the incredible work Tepeyac Leadership has accomplished over the past months. Through your support, we have been able to form and equip lay Catholic leaders who are transforming communities and advancing the Gospel in civil
The Growing Devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe in the U.S.
The growing devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe in the United States reflects the changing landscape of Catholicism in the country. As a symbol of faith, love, and hope, she has become a central figure not just for Latino Catholics, but for the broader Catholic community in America.
Traveling Smart During Advent and Christmas
The Advent and Christmas seasons offer a unique opportunity for reflection, celebration, and connecting with family, but they can also bring stress, especially for busy Catholic professionals. Between work deadlines, travel plans, and attending numerous family and church events, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. With a bit of planning
Discovering Your Mission: Lessons from St. Juan Diego
St. Juan Diego’s life is a powerful witness of how God calls all people—especially the humble and ordinary—to participate in His divine plan. His story is an invitation to lay Catholics to discover and embrace the mission God has prepared for them, no matter how small or challenging it may seem.
Living the Authentic Meaning of Advent at Work
Advent, the liturgical season marking the preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ, is a time of anticipation, reflection, and spiritual renewal. For Catholic professionals, balancing the demands of work with a meaningful observance of Advent can present unique challenges. Yet, it is precisely in the hustle and bustle of
Giving Thanks, Reflecting on Your Impact
As we celebrate Thanksgiving Day here in the United States, we are still counting our blessings from the recent THL conference, this year's TLI cohort, and the many other efforts which Tepeyac Leadership carried out in 2024. Around the corner is also, #GivingTuesday …this is a global day
How Inflation Affects Church Finances
This article explores strategies to navigate these pressures while upholding the Church’s mission. Grounded in scripture and Catholic teaching, it offers practical guidance for sustaining faith and service during economic hardships.
Gazing With Unveiled Face on the Glory of the Lord
By David Whitmarsh What’s in a word? Is it really just etymology, meaning, connotation, idiom, colloquialism, jargon, technicality, power dynamic, and personal, regional, cultural significance? Some words feel like a lot more than that to me. Perhaps a better question is: what makes a word? That answer is something
New Book Equips Catholics in the Art of Listening Prayer
Hearing God’s Voice: A Catholic Guide to Listening Prayer by Jonna Schuster is a profound and powerful “field manual” for developing greater intimacy with the Lord through the art of listening prayer. This book serves as a practical guide for Catholics to connect with God more deeply by learning
"Under Construction": Committing to Professional Development
Our professional life shouldn’t stagnate. Like anything organic, it develops to its fullness of potential, growing and perfecting. Being made with a rational soul, we are obligated to seek perfection in all areas of our life. That is, we are called to make the most of our talents and
Supporting Financial Literacy in Catholic Communities
“The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.” Proverbs 21:20 By Bachir Kallas Financial wisdom is essential for a well-balanced, faithful life. It’s not just about wealth or material security but using our resources in a way that honors God and blesses
Get Serious about Prayer with Saint Ignatius
By David Whitmarsh Words matter, but talk is cheap. We humans typically vacillate between ‘words matter’ and ‘word smatter’. The smattering of words we spend on that which does not satisfy is a spiritual epidemic. The remedy belongs to those who begin spending more words that matter. Welcome to prayer.