Jesus’ acceptance of his Passion and Death, and the subsequent Resurrection, are a call to be present in the moment, to be accepting of whatever trial or triumph we may have to face today, with a love that attempts to equal his.
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BITE-SIZE THEOLOGY (176): Is conscience the same as feeling guilty?
An important rule to keep in mind is that a person is obliged to obey his conscience when its judgment is certain (not merely holding an opinion or is doubtful) and when it commands or prohibits (not merely allows or suggests).
Caritas in Veritate in our world today
The sacrificial love of the Cross resulted in the Resurrection for Jesus. The same applies to us in a world where love has been denigrated to the status of just an emotional experience. We need to be ready and willing to practice charity in truth at whatever cost to bring back any semblance of peace and sanity to our world.
THE MYSTERY OF OUR CONSECRATION
The greatness of a man lies not in a multitude of achievements, even in God’s name, but in the union reached with God, traversing that difficult course especially with the theological virtue of hope. And faith buoyed by hope takes us toward the ultimate goal of charity, in comprehending the true role of Jesus as the Son of God, by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Our Lady of Fatima inspires devotion despite pandemic challenge
Despite the resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic in the People’s Republic of China and the replacement of the traditional procession of Our Lady of Fatima with a motorcade bound for Our Lady of Penha chapel in Macau, faith abounds among the Catholic congregation. The nine-day novena to Our Lady of Fatima being celebrated in Saint Dominic’s Church since last Wednesday continues to be a sign that although times have changed, the devotion that the Blessed Virgin of Fatima inspires remains the same.
Heroes of the Catholic Faith in the East: The martyrdom of João de Brito – 13
After the Jesuit was arrested, his most faithful friends devised some escape plans, but João de Brito refused them.
Discerning the True Voice of the Good Shepherd
Although we must have faith in being safe in the hands of the Good Shepherd, we must not become complacent. Discernment is imperative in spiritual battle, where the enemy lies in wait for the slightest hint of weakness.
BITE-SIZE THEOLOGY (175): Should we obey human laws?
Divine positive law and natural law offer us guideposts that lead us to our eternal destination. We need, however, more specific guidelines that facilitate the fulfillment of the moral law.
In the footsteps of the great Shepherd: The secret happiness of parenting
Good Shepherd Sunday reminds us that we, as Catholics, must strive to take on the mantle of our Shepherd, Jesus Christ, in every aspect of our lives and relationships and reflect the nurturing love of God.
MENS IMPLETUR GRATIA – A Mind Filled with Grace
Mental illness can afflict anyone, be it a saint or a sinner. While saints have had their faith and spiritual life augmented by suffering of this sort, their lives also tell us that those who seek relief must not forget that the very first physician to be sought out is God himself.