Following Jesus isn’t always easy, and He demands more than half-hearted commitment. Drawing from the book of Job, Psalm 88, and Luke 9, this reflection explores why true discipleship requires us to lay down our excuses, trust God’s sovereign wisdom, and put Christ first in every area of our lives.
Why Following Jesus Requires Radical Commitment Over Excuses Read More »
While science explains how the physical world works, it cannot fully account for the spiritual reality surrounding us. Explore how God sends the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael to guide, heal, and protect us through everyday miracles and divine intervention.
Do Angels Really Exist? Read More »
Explore the Book of Job and the ancient question: Why do the innocent suffer? Discover how Job kept his faith in God amidst ultimate loss and trial.
The Intense Trial of Job: Is Your Faith Unshakeable? Read More »
Words without deeds erode trust. Discover why true integrity requires closing the gap between what we say and how we live, guided by the Parable of the Two Sons.
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Are the days slipping by? This reflection on Ecclesiastes and the Gospel explores how to find meaning and embrace the present moment, even as life rushes forward. Includes action steps and biblical wisdom.
Finding Meaning When Time Feels Fleet Read More »
You know the scene from today’s Gospel reading – the disciples, exhausted from their mission, retreat with Jesus for well-deserved rest and reflection. But the crowd, ever-hungry for healing and words of life, pursues them. Jesus doesn’t send them away; instead, he feeds them spiritually and physically, involving the Twelve directly in his mission. This
Beyond the Crowd’s Buzz: Discovering Jesus’ True Identity Read More »
The readings today seem a bit gloomy. Qoheleth, the writer of Ecclesiastes, warns one of his youthful acquaintances about the inevitability of death. The message one might take from the First Reading (Ecclesiastes 1: 2-11) is one should live it up while young because as old age comes, death is sure to follow. The imagery
Today we have our last selection of readings from Proverbs (Proverbs 30:5-9). We are urged to take refuge in the unalloyed or flawless word of God, which will be our most effective security in life. When we fully assimilate that word, we are endowed with a vision of life that enables us to see where
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We have today a set of two-line moral aphorisms which are quite distinct from each other and with which we are not likely to quarrel (Proverbs 21:1-6, 10-13). However, whether they reflect the way that we always behave is another question, so we do need to read or listen to each statement carefully. The writer
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No one likes taxes. But anti-tax animosity was especially intense in ancient Israel during the first century of the Christian era. In the Gospels, tax collectors (also known as publicans) are frequently mentioned in the same breath as harlots and sinners. If tax collectors had a lousy reputation 2000 years ago, they deserved it. Under
St. Matthew The Apostle – St. Matthew’s Later Life Is Largely A Mystery Read More »