As we mark the feast day of the conversion of St. Paul on January 25, we take a look at the life of this great apostle of God. Although he was not among the ten originally called by Jesus Christ, the influence of St. Paul on the early church and the present-day church cannot beContinue reading “The Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul: 7 Lessons from His Life & Ministry”
Category Archives: Spiritual Life
8 Important Questions in Life
Knowledge of who you are is important to give your life meaning. To guide you into good decisions and to define your true self worth. We are creatures elevated above all others because we are made in the image of God. In addition, we become children of God through baptism because it is through thisContinue reading “8 Important Questions in Life”
Behold, Your Mother!: Enter 2022 Praising God for these 7 Aspects of Mary’s Maternity
January 1 is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. To celebrate this feast, let us contemplate some of the ways that Mary serves us as mother. You will notice that everything that Mary is, she is because of Christ. Mary is the only one who got to share flesh and blood with Christ inContinue reading “Behold, Your Mother!: Enter 2022 Praising God for these 7 Aspects of Mary’s Maternity”
How to be Enough: 9 Simple Principles for Your New Year Resolution
1. Avoid False Positivity Avoid affirmations which you know – deep down – are untrue. Avoid putting out false images on social media. Acknowledge your difficulties but do not dwell on them. Avoid lying to others to make them feel better. Underscore their good sides instead. Affirm the good you are able to be todayContinue reading “How to be Enough: 9 Simple Principles for Your New Year Resolution”
Our Lady of Guadalupe: 4 Lessons
Five centuries ago, Mary, the mother of Christ appeared to an indigenous peasant in Mexico, namely St. Juan Diego. She appeared wearing the local indigenous dress for young mothers and virgins. She spoke in Juan Diego’s indigenous language. She asked that a Church dedicated to her, be built. That Church was eventually built and remainsContinue reading “Our Lady of Guadalupe: 4 Lessons”
Advent: 4 Weeks to a New You*
This Advent, take the following steps to fully prepare for the feast of the coming of Christ: Christmas as well as his coming at the end of time. Stop and think about Christ a few times a day. Perhaps while you stop at the traffic light. Avoid being taken up by shopping and too manyContinue reading “Advent: 4 Weeks to a New You*”
Deep into the Feast of the Immaculate Conception: 5 Easy Steps
Mary the mother of Jesus is the Immaculate Conception. She is called the Immaculate Conception because Jesus renewed creation by reinstating himself as the new Adam and Mary as the new Eve. To be better than the original Adam and Eve, they both had to be without sin and obedient to God – from theContinue reading “Deep into the Feast of the Immaculate Conception: 5 Easy Steps”
Christ the King: Make the Most of this Feast in 7 Tips
This week, we celebrate the feast of Christ as King of the whole universe. Here are some facts about the Kingship of Christ. Contemplate one for each day of the week beginning with today. Realize that the enemies of Christ are losers. Christ is King of Kings. One who rules empires, Rev 1: 5. ThisContinue reading “Christ the King: Make the Most of this Feast in 7 Tips”
Make the Most of November: 7 Tips
November is the month in which the Church historically celebrates all Saints (Canonized or not) and remembers all Souls who have departed this world. In particular, we remember and pray for Souls in purgatory,* who are waiting with deep (and painful) yearning to complete their purification so they can enter heaven. Here are some waysContinue reading “Make the Most of November: 7 Tips”
Be Salt, Yeast & Light at Work: 6 Tips
When we go to work, we have a great opportunity to build the Kingdom of God in various domains: (See Lumen Gentium, para. 31). This is because Christians are like salt in food or yeast hidden in dough, creating a difference that can be seen, felt and even tasted: John 3: 8. Jesus also calledContinue reading “Be Salt, Yeast & Light at Work: 6 Tips”