First off a HUGE thanks to my brother Stephen Eguino for these photos from a family photo shoot we did a few weeks ago (Check his stuff out at: http://stepheneguino.com)

Every month, I organize with others The Encounter NYC, and we really take time to reflect upon Pope Francis' prayer intentions for the month as we plan the themes, etc. (http://popesprayerusa.net)

This month of August the Pope speaks about: The treasure of Families, and how "any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity."  This made me sit and reflect on my family... Coming from a minority background with not a lot of money, and working so hard not only in ministry, but just in being able to provide I've taken time to step back; reflect; and really see where it is that I could dedicate more time, be more kind, patient, and gentle in my role as the man of the house.

Speaking honestly and transparently, sometimes we don't have all the money to do the nice vacations, and have too many things (we live in a small two bedroom apartment here in the Bronx, NYC) so it becomes overwhelming feeling like I am not able to fully complete my duties as the man of the home.  Also, how I sometimes spend so much time trying to impact my community and the world, that I forget as Mother Theresa says "If you want to change the whole world, go home and love your family."

The truth is... it's hard. And many times it seems like an uphill battle with no armor that the world seems to not even appreciate. At times it even feels like the Church itself has lost its sense of manhood/masculinity, and doesn't even value it any more.  Even more so, although I have a great community, spiritual director, and other young men in my corner at times it even gets lonely.

Last week without even telling my wife, I joined with another brother in faith in this Novena to St. Joseph which I plan to do again very soon where it speaks of the "Silent suffering of St. Joseph" which seemed to hit me hard as many times it seems I must also bear these crosses silently.

I invite all of my fellow brothers to do as I have, in turning to St. Joseph in that he may bring our petitions to Jesus for the strength, endurance, and patience needed in our roles as men.  May we put our families first, and bear our crosses silently for the redemption of our world.  Amen.

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"Because of WHO YOU ARE, I give you glory..."
"I worship you; each verse I spew; the work I do - is bearing fruit;
Still - They persecute, I further pursue; 'til earth is through; endure with you."

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"For to me life is Christ, and death is gain. If I go on living in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. And I do not know which I shall choose. I am caught between the two. I long to depart this life and be with Christ, [for] that is far better.  Yet that I remain [in] the flesh is more necessary for your benefit."- 1 Philippians 1:21-24

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I have been holding this for quite some time.  However, due to recent events I think it was finally time to share.  Take this simply as a prayer and reflection booklet with reference to scripture, the catechism, all with an artistic approach.

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A short clip from The Symbol speaking and performing about culture, art, faith, and the free gift of forgiveness in Christ at Bronx Community Day on August 15th, 2018 at St. Phillip, and St. James Church in the Bronx, NYC.

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Representing my city. Representing my borough. Come through and experience a day for the family with music, art, and all kinds of activities for the whole family.  

Blessed just to share a little of #SainthoodInTheCity with the people.

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Dope night I helped put together down for teens at St. Mary's in the lower east side manhattan.

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A video series from all is love media produced by yours truly....  Starting this Saturday at 10AM

Our Daughter... A new member of God's Church. Thank you to all who were a part, and please pray for her Godparents and us to raise her in holiness.

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"For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, so that everyone who believes in him would not perish, but have eternal life... Whoever is without love does not know God; for God is love...  In this is love - not that we have loved God, but that he loved us.... Beloved, if God so loved us, we must also love one another."

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Video recap from "Heat" 2018 with @allislovemedia

Theme based on 1 Corinthians 10:31 - “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.”

Sometimes in the “heat” or hard times we lose sight of God;  Sometimes in the “heat” or in seasons of abundance such as summer, we lose sight of God.  How can we continue to keep living for the Glory of God throughout it all… The good times, and the bad times.

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