kingdom praxis | a.k.a. eliacín’s blog

hereby request admission as a Postulant for Priesthood

Recently I took a very nerve racking and exciting step that included the following words:

After much discernment, prayers and reflection I believe God has called me to participate as an ordained priest in the work of reconciliation and spiritual formation of His people. I want to invite and welcome people into the family of God [...]

Help us cultivate Kingdom collaborations and creative expressions of love

Dear Friends and fellow Kingdom collaborators,
As many of you know for the past two years Ricci (my wife) and I have been part of Mustard Seed Associates. Because of the loving generosity of many friends,  we have been financially supported to work full-time with this great ministry, allowing us to fully focus on instigating Kingdom collaborations [...]

The Expectant Family

 

If you follow me on Twitter you already know that my family is expecting a new member.
It has been hard to be penitent during this season of Lent when the vibes are more like Advent. This time of anticipation for the new life in our midst is for us also a reminder of the hope [...]

The Reality of Diversity

I wrote this reflection for the MSA Journey into Wholeness Lenten Guide. It is also featured in the current MSA Seed Sampler, Welcoming a Majority World. The title was given by the editors of both resources.

“What do you mean by ‘just one’? I’m not choosing just one!” I told my wife on the phone. She [...]

March 2009 MSA Seed Sampler: The Majority Future and Reconciliation

It is difficult for many white people to admit their privilege and dominance in society, especially American society. It is a sensitive topic, discussions of which at any great length can lead to hurt feelings, defensiveness, and resentment.
At MSA, we believe that reconciliation is at the core of God’s kingdom vision for the world. Biblical [...]

Mark your calendar: Living Simply with Kids Workshop

 

The Revolution Starts at Home: Living Simply with Kids
This will the the first in a series of workshops and conversations related to homegrown revolution, alternative living, sustainability, cultural awareness, social justice and other holy mischievous act of resistance and creativity.
For those of us trying to live an intentional Christian life kids can be both and [...]

My proletariat heritage

I’ve always been drawn to the underdogs, the raggamuffins, the workers and the unassuming simple people. Perhaps because of my own family history. I grew up in a working barrio in Puerto Rico. My family life was simple, but not the voluntary simplicity option of the middle class, but the un-voluntary simplicity of the [...]

Jahaira: The Amazing Woman

Jahaira is my lil’ sister. We are 3 years apart. We grew up climbing mango trees, eating quenepas and riding and our old rusty bikes around the barrio La Plena in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico. 
We have amazing memories of our childhood games and dreams. We’ve also experienced our good amount of pain and suffering together.
Jahaira is [...]

Happy Fathers Day, Eliacín (Sr.)

Photo taken in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico April 2007
I’m fortunate to have my dad around this month here in Seattle. Someone asked me once which were my favorite saints and I was not surprise to find mentioning my dad as one of them. 

¡Felíz día de los padres mi Viejo!

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On vacation - con la familia de Puerto Rico

Blogging have been sporadically around here recently. I’ll be on and offline on vacation until June 30 showing off Seattle and the Washington State to my family from Puerto Rico.
Today we will celebrate a year of missed birthday parties.

Photo taken April 2007 in Ponce, Puerto Rico

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