The crucial role of humility in our life
“THE GREATEST among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” (Mt 23, 11-12)
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Be always merciful and not judgmental
THAT’S what Christ told his disciples. (cfr. Lk 6, 36-38) “Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Judge not, and you...
Sharpening our sense of sin and repentance
“THIS IS the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” (Mk 1, 15) These words...
The real purpose of fasting
EVERY YEAR, the Lenten Season is a time for intense spirit of penance and mortification in preparation for the ultimate act of love by...
God first, everything else follows
LET US remind ourselves of the need to have the proper priorities in our life. Nowadays, with so many things we have to deal...
God offers us the best deal when temptations come
WE GET this happy assurance from the Letter of St. James. “Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been proved,...
Never over-react when evil comes
THE SIMPLE reason is that by over-reacting, evil can get worse and can have a greater chance to have a stronger hold on us....
Becoming more and more like Christ
THE GOSPEL episode about the Transfiguration of the Lord (cfr. Mk 9, 2-10) reminds us that like Christ we are meant to be transfigured...
The danger of becoming holier-than-thou
WE HAVE to be most careful with this danger which can easily afflict especially those who desire to be good, holy and a firm...
The Feast of the Chair of St. Peter
FEBRUARY 22 is the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter which obviously would bring our attention to the role of the Holy Father...