From the time we were born, till the moment we are about to leave this earth, we would have journeyed to many different places. Few people remain in the same location all their lives. Today’s situation and employment prospects often causes people to move from one place to another, as they try to make a
There are some people in this world who are quite self-righteous. They think that they are holy, ok, faultless and have no qualms about putting others down or complaining about the weaknesses or sins of others. Sometimes even at confession, these people would go into a tirade of what other people did instead of confessing
Are we assured a place in heaven when we die? Some people think that just because they are baptised and go to church but do nothing else, they still automatically qualify for heaven. There are people who think no matter how good or bad they may have been, they are already assured heaven. Some think
In this world, people often look for recognition, riches, fame, titles, and popularity. There are people who would go through great effort to become a somebody and avoid ending up as a nobody. We see how some people may even resort to underhanded tactics to get what they one. The self becomes more important and
In this world, we are often encouraged by our family, teachers, lecturers and peers to be the best we can be. Though there is nothing inherently wrong with being the best you can be, the danger is we could become self-centered, proud, conceited or ruthless in our efforts. Instead of giving glory to God during
Do you know what happens to you when you die? Do you know what will happen to your body? What about your soul? We know that our bodies will decay over time, unless it is for the glory of God that our body remains uncorrupted, like what has happened to the bodies of certain saints.
What is a saint? Some people think that a saint is a person who has super powers, with abilities above and beyond mere mortals. Some people think that a saint is an extremely holy or pious person, always praying and preaching the Gospel. Some people think that a saint never makes mistakes or rarely sins.
For your easy reference, the following is a list of weeks and years with their corresponding date: 26 Oct 2014 – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A27 Oct 2014 – Monday of Week 30 Year 228 Oct 2014 – Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles – Feast29 Oct 2014 – Wednesday of Week 30 Year 230
Stubborn people are often difficult to change. Such people are often fixed in their mindset, that other ideas or possibilities would not be able to get into their heads. Even though other ideas or possibilities may turn out to be a better way, or a more efficient way of doing things, or a more meaningful
There are many things in this world we need to deal with and watch out for. We need to be diligent in our relationship with others; we need to take care of ourselves and our families; we need to be loving and compassionate; so many things which occupy our time. But no matter how busy
