As more and more people get to be ‘facebook’ (FB) users and fans, it is noticeable how not a few also make use of such social media to propagate love, peace and other virtues or kingdom values. This may also be called ‘faith book’...
A person who has committed a fault or who has sinned may step back or hideaway in shame or, on the other hand, may bravely face and accept the painful judgment that may befall upon an offender. If open to truth, the person fearlessly confesses...
We have seen that the way of discipleship for a Christian is to accept one’s own cross, knowing that one is not alone but is with Jesus in carrying it, as in a common journey of self-giving intended for all of Jesus’ followers. The witness...
Our Lord teaches that the way of discipleship is to follow him. To the point of losing all earthly possessions, and even one’s life as He did on the Cross. “If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his...
The Lord has intended each one of us, members of His household, the Church, to be aware of our God-given tasks in the building of the Body of Christ. To each person He has entrusted the needed gifts and talents to complete the mission of...
Life presents constant calls for change, but what kind of change? The answer is – for what is good, that is, what will bring about true improvement or real development of people and surroundings. However, the vision of “good” may vary depending on the person’s...
The Book of Revelation speaks of “a Woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.” This vision is a symbolic description of Mary, taken up into heaven, with the sun, the moon and...
Daily events are like bread and butter that nourish or diminish a person’s energy to continue the quest for life’s meaning and self-fulfillment. There is no end to learning for this is a lifetime experience of newness and renewed relationships for the purpose of self-improvement....
Jesus explained the kingdom of heaven by way of parables, as a mustard seed (Mt 13:31-32), leaven or yeast (Mt 13:33), a hidden treasure in the field that a man chances to find (Mt 13:44), or a man searching for the pearl of great price...
The above advice of Jesus to Martha also applies to us today amidst the secularistic hustle and bustle of events that seduce one’s attention and threaten forgetfulness of the “better portion” that Mary of Bethany chose in comparison to her busy and upset sister. The...
