Let’s strive to enter by the narrow gate
GIVEN our wounded and sinful condition here on earth, Christ suggests that we choose to enter by the narrow gate. (cfr. Lk 13, 22-30)...
The fullness of love
LET’S remember always that we are meant for loving. Love should be the very essence of our humanity as it is the very essence...
Always ready to face God in judgment
“THE FEAST is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy to come.” (Mt 22, 8) With these words in the parable about...
Lessons from the parable of the vineyard workers
WE CAN learn a number of precious lessons from the parable of the vineyard workers. (cfr. Mt 20, 1-16) One is that we should...
Dying to oneself
“AMEN, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the Kingdom of heaven. Again I say to...
The dignity of our human body
WE CELEBRATE the very wonderful Solemnity of the Assumption of our Lady to heaven every Aug. 15, reminding us that like her, we too...
The love-generated zeal and focus
WHERE there is love, there is always zeal, the state of always being driven and bent on pursuing a clear goal. And this was...
On human sexuality
IN THE gospel, Christ was once asked about marriage and divorce. And it was there that he had to clarify certain misunderstandings the people...
We have to be merciful
TO BE merciful is a necessity for us. That’s because to be merciful likens us to God himself who created us in his image...
The need for self-denial
CHRIST said it very clearly. If we want to follow him, we should deny ourselves, carry the cross and follow him. (cfr. Mt 16,...