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May cooler heads and peaceful hearts soon prevail!

Feb 26, 2022

The Catholic global peace organisation Pax Christi International issued this statement: “We call for peace, diplomacy, and international action. Generations are at risk, the time to act nonviolently is now”
The perfect ritual

Feb 26, 2022

Jesus left us two things: his Word and the Eucharist. Various churches have taken different approaches as to which of these to give priory.
Finding dessert in the desert

Feb 26, 2022

God does not draw us into the desert simply to make us suffer or feel miserable. Far from it, He invites us to make space in our lives and hearts in order to pay attention to the uncomfortable areas of our lives that do not bring us life.
The blinding allure of greed

Feb 26, 2022

In today’s world, we see greed all over and how it has widened disparities and degraded ecosystems while driving corruption.
Unexpected blessings at every level of life

Feb 26, 2022

Unexpected blessings are like the power-ups that rejuvenate a video game character as it perseveres through the challenges of each level.
The power of transformation

Feb 18, 2022

The power of transformation can be summed up in these words, “If nothing ever changed, there would be no such things as butterflies.
Childhood trauma and shame

Feb 18, 2022

On the outset, the terms “trauma” and “shame” may appear unrelated. In truth, however, there is a strong correlation between the two. Shame is a powerful emotion and is responsible for a host of problems including self-criticism, self-blame and self-neglect.
The butterfly effect

Feb 18, 2022

The beauty of butterflies is beyond words. This magical insect draws our attention as it flutters, flaps and flies gracefully.
Maturing of Christian faith and mindfulness

Feb 18, 2022

Challenges to the relevance of faith claims occur when events, movements, or the coherence of our understanding push us or are pushed by us beyond the limits we have been satisfied to live within till a crisis happens and the limits are dispensed with.
The death of chastity in our culture

Feb 18, 2022

Chastity is often seen as grounded in a religious fundamentalism, which our culture today either disdains or pities (“Chastity for Jesus”).