Have you ever wondered “what job will I have in heaven”? If you have, you’re not alone. As believers, we want to know about heaven and what will take place there. Though most of us are fearful of death, we look forward to our lives in heaven and the future that will be ahead of us. The…
Joyce Rhinehart’s story is a powerful reminder of the impact of small acts of kindness and the importance of following our instincts to help others. What started as a simple offer to take a family’s photo turned into a profoundly meaningful moment for that family. The fact that the photo Joyce took turned out to…
Imagine that you are standing on an unfamiliar battlefield. Your heart beats too quickly, each deafening thump echoing the uncertainty of what lies ahead. But then, your breathing eases and your mind clears, for you are not defenseless. You are equipped in the finest armor, each piece designed not for physical warfare, but for the…
Faith, in its most practical sense, is the awareness of the presence of God in all things and in all places. It is a growing recognition that God is really present in the ordinary as well as the extraordinary things, events, people, and places that we encounter in our daily lives. There is a Celtic…
What the historical Jesus Christ could have looked like has been a topic of discussion among theologians and historians for about two thousand years. The Catholic Church and Renaissance artists frequently depict the Son of God as a tall, massive European with long, blond hair and piercing blue eyes. However, the majority of historians concur…
Faith is a gift from God. It is a perfect gift from the One who is perfect, but we are not. For us, faith can be a struggle, and it is so because of our sinfulness. Faith is not a statement of fact. It is not made manifest in the mere speaking of it. For…
Help us to share Your mystery with others. Grant us readiness for Your coming. Guide us to act according to Your will. Amen. Here’s a breakdown of today’s readings and reflection: *First Reading: Ephesians 3:2-12* – Apostle Paul shares his calling to spread God’s grace to the Gentiles (non-Jews). – God’s mystery, once reserved for…
Most Holy Virgin Mary, Mother of God, I am not worthy to be thy servant. But moved by thy marvelous compassion and my own desire to serve thee, here and now, in the presence of my guardian angel and the whole court of Heaven, I choose thee as my Lady, Advocate, and Mother. I firmly…
“After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said ‘I thirst. Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine and put it to his mouth. So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, ‘IT IS…
In a heartwarming twist amidst the celebrity buzz, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s daughter is making headlines not for her fashion, but for her faith. With a message of trust and hope, she’s sharing her love for Jesus with the world. “The biggest lesson I have learned is to trust God,” she says. Her desire?…