FEAR is one of those emotions woven into every human heart. By itself, it is neither good nor bad. Its value depends on what awakens
Category: Reflections
Dealing with our fears
FEAR is one of those emotions woven into every human heart. By itself, it is neither good nor bad. Its value depends on what awakens
God always provides for our needs
THE account of the multiplication of the loaves (Mt. 14:13-21) offers an important lesson about divine providence. Faced with a large crowd in a deserted
With God, everything works for the good
ONE truth of our faith should never fade from our mind: God is always in control. No matter how confused the world becomes, no matter
Keeping ourselves clean in a dirty world
THE parable of the good seeds and the weeds (Mt. 13:24-30) reminds us of a truth we cannot ignore. Good and evil coexist in this
The Divine Sower still sows—Is our heart ready?
THE readings for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) deliver a timeless reminder: God never stops sowing. The Divine Sower tirelessly scatters the
The importance of being meek and humble
CHRIST tells us why. “I confess to thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth,” he said, “because thou hast hidden these things from the
Christ above and before all else
THAT’S what Christ meant when he said: “He that loveth father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me; and he that loveth
Trust God and be fearless
WHEN Christ told his disciples, “Therefore fear them not, for nothing is covered that shall not be revealed, nor hid, that shall not be known,”
Christ wants us to be missionaries
THIS we can gather from what Christ himself said, practically begging us. “The harvest indeed is great, but the laborers are few,” he said. “Pray