One of the most common arguments against Catholicism is that it’s just too complicated. There are so many rules to follow, so many rituals to observe, and so much detail in the explanation of its dogmas. Can’t we just love Jesus and accept Him as our Lord and Savior? Can’t we just believe in God? Why do we have to make religion too much of a burden? Preaching a Difficult Gospel As a Catholic who still needs to grow in... Read more
Have you ever left your mobile phone at home and felt something like the dread of being disconnected from something? While you may be on your way to encountering “real people” face to face, you may have felt like you’re still missing out on something. After all, you can’t post on Facebook or Instagram, you can’t read how many people have “liked” your previous video, and you’d be left unaware of what today’s trending topics could be. It’s a wonder... Read more
“…for I am the Lord who heals you.” – Exodus 15:26 (NRSVCE) God Is the One Who Heals Jesus healed many people then, and He still heals many today. Although it is not right to expect it from Him at all times, we should not live as though the time for His miracles are over. Jesus can still heal us today, in body and in spirit. And although the healing of our spirit should always be the priority, it isn’t... Read more
As we live more and more in a Non-Catholic and secular world, we may be faced with the difficult choice of marrying someone from a different faith. Some people have already experienced it. They know from experience the challenges of marrying someone from a different religion. Some marry a spouse who does not even believe in God. What does the Catholic Church say about these types of marriages? And what should you do if you are already married to a... Read more
One of my worst fears is that of losing my loved ones. How do I bear the loneliness of not being able to see them again? My mind just cannot reconcile the idea of suddenly losing the presence of someone very close to you. How could everything just end in death? Why must death swallow up everything that is good and beautiful that we have found in life? The Reality of Grief The reality, however, is that I would one... Read more
Have you ever noticed how rudeness seems to be so common these days? We see this rudeness when we read comments on social media accounts. We see it also from influencers and content creators. We even see it from celebrities and leaders today. While rudeness may have already existed in the past, it seems to be even more rampant today. Children could be so used to it that parents could be surprised at how the very young could suddenly learn... Read more
Have you ever wondered why you need to be Catholic when you’re already a Christian? Believing in Jesus Christ is indeed the most important thing we could ever do in life. And being baptized as a Christian makes us children of our Father in heaven, giving us an eternal and spiritual inheritance that the world could never give. Being a Christian is a priceless gift already. So why do you still need to be Catholic? First of all, let us... Read more
Loneliness does not end when you finally find a partner in life. On the contrary, some people can feel even lonelier than before. And because they are not longer single, they may no longer know how to address the loneliness they feel. Some may deny the truth that despite having a partner, they still feel lonely. Some may try to distract themselves with other hobbies or preoccupations to forget the emptiness they feel inside. Still others may be tempted to... Read more
You may have heard of the term “toxic people” when it comes to relationships. In case you are not yet familiar with the word, toxic people are those seen as exhausting or draining to be around. They spread negativity to those they meet and may be overly pessimistic, sad or needy. Whenever you encounter them, you immediately feel bad, tired or irritated. They may say words that quickly put you into a bad mood. They often point out the things... Read more
Have you ever felt as though God is denying you something? Have you asked Him, “Why aren’t you giving me what I want?” We feel bad because we see people who seem to be getting all the good things we desire. After working hard through the years, we’re still not even close to reaching our dreams. Why is God withholding good things from us? If He loves us, why aren’t we getting enough from Him? All these questions may even... Read more
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