J.M.J. To my dear Readers, May the joy of the Holy Family fill our hearts this Christmas season, and may our family be abundantly blessed with peace, love, health, and happiness in the coming year—2025 A.D., the Year of Our Lord and the Jubilee Year as Pilgrims of Hope. A …
This morning, I woke up to #Germany trending on X (formerly Twitter) and read about a tragic event where a man from Saudi Arabia intentionally plowed his car at high speed into crowds at a Christmas market (Weihnachtsmärkte) in Magdeburg, Germany, committing a horrific terrorist attack. While some reports mention …
Yesterday, I encountered two small coincidences that intrigued me. That morning, I was reading about a younger Mother Angelica, known then as Rita Antoinette Rizzo, who suffered from severe abdominal pain despite extensive medical treatment. Her mother took her to Rhoda Wise, a mystic known for her spiritual gifts and …
In today’s Gospel (John 10:1-10), Jesus presents Himself not only as the Good Shepherd but also intriguingly as the gate for the sheep. This metaphor is filled with spiritual and theological significance. Jesus portrays Himself as the sole legitimate pathway to salvation, emphasizing, “I am the gate. Whoever enters through …
J.M.J. We cannot choose our parents or the family we are born into. The environment of our upbringing deeply influences our life paths, personalities, beliefs, values, and overall well-being. Some are graced by God with the joy of growing up in a loving home, reflecting the peace and love that …
In my Lent Reflection, I will delve into the profound encounter between Jesus and the adulterous woman as depicted in John 8:1-11, the Gospel reading for today, Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent. In this passage, Jesus transcends the harsh legalism of the Mosaic Law with a lesson of …
Before we proceed to my article, please allow me to share a personal note. Last year, the miracle from the Blessed Virgin Mary, under her title Our Lady of Guadalupe and the one through whom the miracle flowed saved and rescued me from more than a decade-long burden that shaped …
In recent months, there has been significant talk within the Catholic community about some End Times prophecies slated for this October, the month of the Holy Rosary, notably those coming from sources yet to be approved by the Church. Even though I wasn’t actively seeking out such narratives, the widespread …
I’ve been seeking a greater understanding of yesterday’s Gospel passage, John 14:1-12, which contains the well-known quote from Jesus: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” I’d like to share with you the insights I’ve gained through my …
The story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus invites us to reflect on a powerful question: If Jesus were to arrive today, in our time, just as He did during the time of His disciples, would we recognize Him? My Reflection 1. I often wonder, putting myself …
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