Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life: whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” (John 11: 25-26) Life and death are...
Though she is over eighty years of age, this experienced catechist still actively engaged in preaching and lectorship. She says, “Everything is from the grace of God. When oneis born, he holds nothing in his tightly-clasped, tiny fists...
In our faith life, sometimes it is easy to forgive others, but difficult to forgive ourselves, to reconcile with our past, and we may even continuously feel much compunction and self-accusation. The passage from the Gospel of John, 21...
Do you know how I show myself within the soul who loves me in truth and follows the teaching of this gentle loving Word? I show my strength in many ways, according to her desire, but there are three principal...
Today, on this Pentecost Sunday, the promise Jesus made to the Apostles on that evening of the first Easter Sunday is fulfilled. On that evening, Jesus breathed on them and said to them : “Receive the Holy Spirit.” (Jn...
Today is the Ascension Day, a feast day on which we celebrate the risen Jesus when He returned to His Father. In many places, the Ascension Day is celebrated on Thursday, that is, the fortieth day after Easter Sunday, but...
The earth is round, and the whole world is revolving in circles. No matter who you hurt, in the long run, you are hurting yourself. You may not be aware at this point, but it will revolve back. Thus, if...
St. James reminded us: “But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea, which is moved and carried about by the wind. Therefore let not that man think that...
A friend has introduced me to a very special Bible Study program. Unlike the past Bible studies that focused on sharing, this one emphasized on reflection. Through meditations on the Bible and reflections upon my life, I have discovered my...
Jesus instituted the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper. Regarding the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, the Catholic Catechism states : “Our Savior on the night of His betrayal, at the Last Supper, instituted the thanksgiving sacrament...