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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?…

It was an ordinary day when I sent my husband this picture, showing me with our neighbor’s horse. I didn’t think much of it. I’d been helping out at the stables for a while, and this massive black horse had become my favorite. His name was Thunder, and he was gentle despite his size. But…

I knew things would change when I remarried, but I never expected my new wife, Gaby, to go after my late wife’s money. That money was meant for our daughters’ future, not hers. When she tried to pressure me into giving her access, it set off a chain of events she would never forget. A…

While my mom battled cancer, I was her caregiver, nursing her until her final days. But when she passed away, my mom split her money between my money-hungry brother and aunts. But it turns out that there was more to the story. It turns out that inheritance, loss, and family are the ultimate recipes for…