Some of us like to be recognised for what we have accomplished. When we have done our work well or met certain targets, we expect to be amply praised and rewarded. Some of us like to take credit for even those things we have not anything, but just because we may have had some say,
In Facebook or Instagram or one of those social media sites commonly used today, we sometimes come across pictures of people leaping for joy into the air, with their hands raised and their feet off the ground. Usually such people who attempt such feats are young people, who are able to do so without fear
As humans, I believe most of us long or desire for peace, peace not only in our families, society and the world, but also peace in ourselves. But the reality is that we live in a world where conflicts and misunderstandings are becoming part and parcel of life. As time goes by, we seem to
For your easy reference, the following is a list of weeks and years with their corresponding date: 13 Dec 2015 – 3rd Sunday of Advent Year C14 Dec 2015 – Monday of the 3rd Week of Advent15 Dec 2015 – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Advent16 Dec 2015 – Wednesday of the 3rd Week
When a person is imprisoned in a dark cell for quite a while, the person may sometimes lose track of reality or what is actually taking place outside. Sometimes, the person’s mind could start playing tricks on him or her, and it could be quite a challenge to remain sane and cheerful. This may have
Throughout our lives, we have been given plenty of opportunities to change and experience a conversion, so that we may grow closer to God. However, we are not forced to change, since we have a choice to grow closer to God, or to remain as we are. Of course, we should know that our time
Christmas is soon to come and many of us may be increasingly joyful, hopefully not because of the gifts we may soon receive, nor because of the delicious food and drink we may soon savour and enjoy, but because the Lord is very near and our salvation is near. This is emphasised by St. Paul
For your easy reference, the following is a list of weeks and years with their corresponding date: 6 Dec 2015 – 2nd Sunday of Advent Year C7 Dec 2015 – Monday of the 2nd Week of Advent8 Dec 2015 – The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Solemnity9 Dec 2015 – Wednesday of
How many of us have got steadfast and great faith that Jesus would be able to help us and heal us? Some of us say that we have faith, but when help or healing does not happen, we begin to doubt and begin to look for other ways or means of help. Some of us
There are some among us who have used the words “happiness” and “joy” so often, that the meaning may have become lost in translation. There is actually a huge difference between joy and happiness. You can experience joy without feeling happy, but you can’t experience happiness without being joyful. Happiness is a feeling that changes
