Did the universe have a beginning? Or has it always existed without a cause? If such is the case, would that finally give unbelievers the final argument against the existence of God? In a world turning more and more secular by the second, I keep on hearing people attributing whatever good thing that’s happening to them to the universe. It wasn’t like this many years ago. Growing up in a Christian nation, I used to hear people thanking God for... Read more
Have you ever wondered how important Artificial Intelligence would be in the future? Even today, we see its impact in our day to day lives. From the work that we do and the apps that we use on our phones to various services we receive including healthcare, banking, education, security and transportation, AI touches our lives in more ways than we could ever be aware of. Google already played god in the eyes of many by seeming to possess all... Read more
Peter the Roman, according to some references from St. Malachy’s prophecy, is supposedly the very last pope. He is the one foretold to shepherd his flock amidst many tribulations. Is Pope Leo XIV the one who will finally fulfill this prophecy of the popes? Although often questioned regarding its origin and authenticity, the prophecy attributed to St. Malachy has survived through the years. It has often been used in many works of fiction, especially those related to the end times.... Read more
Many people fail to understand why churches are designed elaborately or why the many things that adorn the altar should be in gold. Why must churches be that beautiful? Some say that such extravagance is unnecessary. Why spend that money on things instead of giving it to the poor? But isn’t this similar to what Judas said when Mary anointed Jesus’ feet with costly perfume? “Then Judas the Iscariot, one his disciples, and the one who would betray him, said,... Read more
Pope Leo XIV had just revealed one of the main reasons why he chose his papal name: “…I chose to take the name Leo XIV. There are different reasons for this, but mainly because Pope Leo XIII in his historic Encyclical Rerum Novarum addressed the social question in the context of the first great industrial revolution. In our own day, the Church offers to everyone the treasury of her social teaching in response to another industrial revolution and to developments... Read more
St. Faustina has a very remarkable statement about the dying in her diary: “God’s mercy sometimes touches the sinner at the last moment in a wondrous and mysterious way. Outwardly, it seems as if everything were lost, but it is not so. The soul, illumined by a ray of God’s powerful final grace, turns to God in the last moment with such a power of love that, in an instant, it receives from God forgiveness of sin and punishment…” –... Read more
Have you ever wondered what the saints thought about purgatory? What did they believe when it comes to those souls who have repented of their sins but have not yet reached heaven? In the Gospel, we are taught that only the pure can see God: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” – Matthew 5:8 (NRSVCE) The Catechism of the Catholic Church also teaches about the need to be purified before a soul can enter heaven:... Read more
“Is not the happy life the thing that all desire, and is there anyone who does not desire it at all?” – St. Augustine Have you ever wondered why it seems so hard to be happy? We try to focus on positive thoughts. We give in to buying the things we want. We pursue relationships that promise to give us happiness. But after everything we have ever done, we still find that happiness eludes our grasp. What should we do... Read more
The seven last words of Jesus as he hung on the cross reveal the depths of His love and mercy for humanity. It is there where we can take a glimpse into his most compassionate and merciful heart. What did He say when He was nailed to that cross and suffering from excruciating pain? When almost everyone deserted Him, what did He think about? What was it that He wanted us to remember? This Lent, let us take a closer... Read more
Gossip is a common sin that even Christians may fail to recognize or repent of in their own lives. It is so quick to come and to spread that before we realize it, we have been a part of a rumor that has affected the lives of other people. It is easier to recognize what’s wrong with gossip when we’re the ones who have been hurt by it or when our loved ones have become the victims of rumors. But... Read more
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