Are passions good or bad? St Thomas writes: “We may consider the passions of the soul in two ways: first, in themselves; secondly, as being subject to the command of the reason and will.
Year: 2022
THE ABSOLUTE NEED OF PRAYER (# 1)
Prayer is the spiritual manna for the soul, essential to cement our bond with God. Prayers said in faith, love and charity are prayers said unceasingly, marking a mature relationship with our Maker.
A Cold Shower
The war continues, with millions of refugees and thousands of dead. A war that, as the Holy See stated in a press release a few days ago, “is morally unjust, unacceptable, barbaric, senseless, repugnant, and sacrilegious.” Will the Russian people have the courage to end it?
Back to school: Macau’s Catholic institutions open with renewed vigor, sense of hope
The beginning of a new school year heralds the promise of a better future for young students, putting the distress of the pandemic behind them. Students, whose morality is shaped by Catholic schools in particular, are seen as beacons of hope to change the world.
Total Surrender
Complete renunciation of all that holds us back from belonging intimately to Christ is the only means to fulfilling His mission for us. It is only by ridding ourselves of interior and exterior attachments that we can truly be God’s children.
The Discouraging Leader
This Sunday’s Gospel reminds us of the historical and practical reason why Jesus laid such stringent conditions before his followers while also challenging us with the metaphorical context as to how much are we willing to sacrifice to follow Christ.
Attentiveness to Jesus
Luke emphasizes the need to go beyond just observing the Lord from afar. One must quell any fear or pride that might hold one back from following Christ, in whose footsteps alone can salvation be found.
Banquet Etiquette
Jesus calls us to break with the convention of the earthly rules of hierarchy and champion humility that embraces all, without exception.
The Narrow Door of Humility
Jesus calls on us to empty ourselves of pride, embrace humility and concede our weakness, for one cannot hope to pass through the narrow gate to the Kingdom of God without doing so.
Less Luggage, More Comfort
Our life here on earth must be one that shuns pride and serves our brethren. Only when we let go of the burdens of earthly glory, power and riches will we be able to truly experience authentic freedom.