A silent retreat once a year is recommended for anyone who wishes to get closer to God or to understand him better. We cannot love someone who we do not know or understand. However, not everyone has the privilege of attending a silent retreat. In such a case, entering into a momentary period or dayContinue reading “Tips to Benefit from a Silent Retreat”
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Secrets of Cheerfulness
We often hear that long-term happiness does not come from having power, money, positions, and possessions. Joy or Cheerfulness is the immediate consequence of a certain fullness of life. For the individual, this fullness often consists of the knowledge (that everything works for the good for those who love God, Rom 8: 28). Here areContinue reading “Secrets of Cheerfulness”
Solitude: Facts & Best Practices
In a world that has become so busy, having some time alone can be often difficult to achieve. Many do not even see the need to create time to be by themselves, seeing it solely as an act that has negative connotations. However, being alone isn’t such a bad thing, and practice is needed toContinue reading “Solitude: Facts & Best Practices”
A Critique of Chloé Valdary’s Theory of Enchantment
INTRODUCTION: The Failure of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (“EDI”) Training and the Alternative Presented by the Theory of Enchantment EDI training is a popular tool for addressing discrimination in the workplace. However, research demonstrates that EDI training is failing in its purpose. In this paper, I propose that there is an alternative to traditional EDIContinue reading “A Critique of Chloé Valdary’s Theory of Enchantment”
When Love Hurts: What do you do?
The Bible tells us that the greatest virtue of all is love (1 Cor. 13:13), and the same is also a pre-requisite for the sacrament of Holy Matrimony to take place. Jesus Christ further instructs us to love even as He has loved us, telling us that the greatest commandment of all is Love andContinue reading “When Love Hurts: What do you do?”
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Who is The Holy Spirit?
Every year, we celebrate the feast of the Holy Spirit, otherwise known as Pentecost. Have you ever tried to explain the Holy Spirit to a friend? Was it an easy task? My guess is that your answer here is no, but not to worry. Being the least spoken of among the three persons of theContinue reading “Who is The Holy Spirit?”
Facing Trials: 7 Ways to handle them
Trials are a vital and inevitable part of a Christian’s journey. However, different Christians respond to trials differently, which leaves us with the question: “how should I respond to trials?”. There are a lot of bible verses that give instructions on how to face trials and what to benefit from them. Romans 5:3-5 tells usContinue reading “Facing Trials: 7 Ways to handle them”
Make the Best of Lent: 12 Things to Give Up + Take Up
The purpose of Lent is to live out a sober time to prepare for our Lord’s passion and resurrection. It is a season of penance and renewal. Make the best of Lent: choose one thing to detach or fast from in the first list. In the second list, choose one thing to attach to. ChooseContinue reading “Make the Best of Lent: 12 Things to Give Up + Take Up”
Baptism : 7 Facts Every Christian Should Know
The Catholic Church defines baptism as a sacrament that cleanses us from original sin, makes us Christians, Children of God, and members of the church. Being the first out of the three sacraments of initiation, baptism opens the door for the reception of other sacraments and is a requirement for fully becoming part of theContinue reading “Baptism : 7 Facts Every Christian Should Know”