The mark of Christian perfection
“IF ONE strikes thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other: and if a man will contend with thee in judgment,...
The need for self-denial and the cross
“WHOEVER wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” (Mk 8, 34)
For sure, everytime we read these...
The redeeming value of our suffering and death
WE NEED to appreciate better the unavoidable condition of our life here on earth that will always involve some suffering in one form or...
Gradual ways of God
IT’S INTERESTING to note that while most miracles performed by Christ had instant effects, there was at least one miracle that took time and...
The true leaven
“WATCH out, guard against the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.” (Mk 8, 15) At first, the disciples of Christ thought...
The truth about Christ
THE PHARISEES argued with Christ asking him for a sign from heaven to test him. So, Christ got exasperated and said: “Why does this...
Charity and our human laws
WHEN Christ told the crowd that their righteousness should surpass that of the scribes and Pharisees if they want to enter the kingdom of...
Doing things well
“HE has done all things well. He makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.” (Mk 7, 37)
We may not be able to make...
God can test our faith
WE SHOULD not be surprised by this phenomenon. Rather, we should welcome such eventuality, for it can only produce a greater good in us....
Setting our heart right
HOW important to really set our heart right! And that’s because the heart in the end is where the true condition of our life...