Throughout our lives, we would have used the words “yes” and “no” several times. Sometimes both words are used quite a bit in a day. We may say “yes” when the circumstances befits us or provides us with some benefit or advantage. However, saying “yes” does not necessarily mean we are in agreement or we
Whenever we are faced with difficulties, challenges in life, or even persecution, what do we do? Some may try to isolate themselves and lick their wounds, some may think that God has abandoned them and allow such things to take place. But if we consider for a moment, what should a Christian response be in
Why do we attend Mass? Some do so because they supposingly want to be closer to God and be part of a community of believers; but sometimes their actions and attitude seem to show that they are only concerned about themselves or their families and friends. There are people who come to church for Mass,
For your easy reference, the following is a list of weeks and years with their corresponding date: 31 May 2015 – Pentecost – Mass of the Day1 June 2015 – Monday of Week 9 Year 12 June 2015 – Tuesday of Week 9 Year 13 June 2015 – Wednesday of Week 9 Year 14 June
Do you believe that miracles can happen? Have you experienced a miracle before in your life? There are some who do not seem to believe that miracles happen, since they seem to take on a worldly view that science could give an answer and if it doesn’t, then they would accept the fact that their
As Christians, we sometimes miss the point of what the commandments of God really mean. Some of us say that we love God “with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind and with all your strength.” But some of us seem to forget that there is more to God’s commandments than
Is this life on earth all there is? Or do some of us believe that life continues as usual even after life here on earth has ended? It seems that there are people who believe that this life is all there is and they would try to maximise their pleasure and enjoyment of this life
In some ways, we really need to hand it to the scribes, Pharisees and chief priests, because their immense jealousy and hatred towards Jesus simply shows how we humans can sometimes degrade ourselves into committing all sorts of despicable and foolish acts. Pride and ego can colour our vision, and blind us from what is
Most of us would not have experienced major persecution or face danger to our lives. Most of us have some freedom to practise our faith and share our faith with others. During such times, we may sometimes become complacent and used to the peace and prosperity. But let us consider for a moment, if we
The mystery of the Trinity: God is Father; God is Son; God is Holy Spirit. How do we understand this? Humanly speaking, we cannot fully explain the Trinity, since the Trinity is a mystery as the Catechism of the Catholic Church puts it: “The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the central mystery of
