Are You A “Right” or “Left” Wing Catholic? Read This

Catholics in the western world, and in North America in particular, often confuse their politics with their faith. For this reason, there is a widening divide between the political “right” and the political “left” wings. Many fear that this divide has caused so much damage to peace and unity. Catholics should avoid making the damageContinue reading “Are You A “Right” or “Left” Wing Catholic? Read This”

How To Convert Work Into Sacrifice & Prayer

Human work proceeds directly from persons created in the image of God and called to prolong the work of creation by subduing the earth, both with and for one another. Hence work is a duty: “If any one will not work, let him not eat.”211 Work honors the Creator’s gifts and the talents received fromContinue reading “How To Convert Work Into Sacrifice & Prayer”

Mental Health Resilience

By Kathryn Lupisan, Mental Health Coach Christians are not immune from various mental health issues. Many people including pious Christians today are plagued by mental health challenges related to self-perception and social triggers. Our world is a fallen world, therefore ill-health, including mental ill-health, are challenges we may face. There is nothing to be ashamed of. MentalContinue reading “Mental Health Resilience”

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”

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”

Spiritual but not Religious: Reflections of an Ex-Spiritualist

Spirituality (“S”) in the western world often refers to concepts drawn from known religions or religious practice. However, unlike religion (“R”), S often does not have detailed concepts or doctrine and tends to leave the “how” to the individual. See an example of a popular definition of spirituality here. Here are some important lessons IContinue reading Spiritual but not Religious: Reflections of an Ex-Spiritualist

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”

Forgiveness: 9 Practical Tips To Make It Easier

Indeed, it can be very challenging to forgive someone. More so, when the wrong done is a very grievous and painful one. A lot of people have even made decisions never to forgive certain persons in their lives on account of one offense or the other. As a result, the weight of these grudges andContinue reading “Forgiveness: 9 Practical Tips To Make It Easier”