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What the Blessed Mother teaches us about beauty and wisdom

Mar 22, 2025

Years ago, I sat in my afternoon theology class at Franciscan University as my classmates, professor and I had a lively conversation about our Blessed Mother. As we discussed her immaculate conception, we pondered how it might have affected her in the “little” aspects of her life.
Faith, wisdom and divine revelation

Mar 14, 2025

Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr George Vaithynathan
A Lenten fast acceptable to the Lord

Mar 14, 2025

The prophet Isaiah boldly challenges us to choose the way of fasting most acceptable to the Lord: “Releasing those bound unjustly … setting free the oppressed … sharing your bread with the hungry, sheltering the oppressed and the homeless, clothing the naked when you see them, and not turning your back on your own.”
The role of godparents in catechesis

Mar 14, 2025

In examining the Church documents related to catechesis, such as, Evangelii Nuntiandi (1974), Catechesi Tradendae (1979) and the catechetical directories of 1971 or 1997, as well as the Directory for Catechesis (2020), it is noticed that godparents have a unique role in the Church in terms of the ministry of catechesis.
Transformative grief

Mar 14, 2025

Ash Wednesday marked the two-week passing of my father. Last September, at 82, he was diagnosed with severe stenosis of the heart.
Act of service or act of self-pride?

Mar 14, 2025

Growing up in a staunch and fairly rigid Catholic household, one thing was clear to us from a young age — service to the Church came above all else.
Dark nights of the heart

Mar 14, 2025

There are times when our world unravels. Who hasn’t had the feeling? “I’m falling apart! This is beyond me! My heart is broken! I feel betrayed by everything! Nothing makes sense anymore! Life is upside down!”
Why confession matters more than you think

Mar 14, 2025

Confession is one of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church, a sacred encounter where God’s mercy meets our human frailty.
Finding meaning and contentment in Lent

Mar 07, 2025

Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Aaron Alammalay
Meeting Jesus on the rocks

Mar 07, 2025

When a friend invited me to rock climb, I was hesitant at first. It was years since I last did so, and I was not sure if my 40-year-old body was nimble enough to make the climb all the way to the top. Still, I felt the Lord inviting me to yet another adventure with Him, this time on the rocks. So, I went for it, and not only enjoyed it thoroughly, but I learnt many valuable lessons about life and the spiritual journey through it.