J.M.J. Happy Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God! Everybody desires a better year. Many wish for beauty and health. And that’s understandable, because who doesn’t want to look beautiful or feel fit? Somebody has just told me, “I’m glad that my girlfriend’s face is beautiful, cute, and …
Merry Christmas 2017! Let us keep in mind that while many of us are all thrilled to be giving and receiving presents, sharing sumptuous meals, doing fun stuffs and relishing material things, all these mean nothing if we do not have love (1 Corinthians 13:1-3) — love for God the …
We are now on the Fourth Sunday of Advent. It’s interesting to note that the final day of the entire Advent season, which is always the 24th of December, also happens to be the last of the four Sundays of Advent this year (2017). As such, this Advent is shorter …
The Third Week of Advent begins with the “Gaudette Sunday,” which means, “Rejoice!” That is, “Rejoice in the Lord always!” This gleeful assertion started in the pre-Vatican II Latin antiphon, “Gaudete in Domino semper!” As such, the traditional theme for this week is Joy. Here are some more info on …
On the Second week of Advent, we continue our solemn preparations for the celebration of the Birth of Jesus. Let me share with you the traditional theme for this Sunday, and reflect on how it helps us remain in the path towards God in Heaven. 1. The second purple candle …
On December 8, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a holy day of obligation to go to Mass on this day. A Solemnity is a feast of the highest rank in our liturgical calendar. Thus, this observance seeks to …
Indeed, there is always Hope in the Almighty God. As this day marks the beginning of Advent, the start of a new liturgical year of the Catholic Church, I’d like to tell you some more about the traditional theme of this First Sunday and reflect on what it means, especially …
Most of the time, you’ll see that both enemies are at fault with each other, which has led to their disagreement or fight. Both share the blame. However, oftentimes too, you’ll realize that one is the real ‘good’ party, and the other is at the wrong. One says the truth, …
We remember the Memorial of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church on October 1. Saint Therese of Lisieux is one of the Patronesses of this website. For a short biography of this Saint, please read our older post. Last week, I was watching one …
J.M.J. I dedicate this post to Saint Joseph, my dearest patron. This is the first time that I will post a spiritual journal. I always keep to myself entries of this kind. But I want to share this particular occurrence, among many others I’ve had, that shows how the guidance, …
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