If you are currently struggling with anxiety, you can find assistance in some Catholic prayers, devotions and other activities. These can help calm your mind by bringing you closer to God’s peaceful presence. They lead you to greater trust in God’s love, providence and protection and give you a sense of the consoling love of God. You may want to try the following prayers, devotions and practices to help overcome your anxiety: 1. Prayers and Devotions The Holy Rosary As... Read more
Pope John Paul II may have been the pope known as the Pope of Mercy, having emphasized God’s mercy in his teachings and being the one to approve and promote the devotion to the Divine Mercy, but we cannot deny how Pope Francis has carried on this advocacy in our time. After all, wasn’t Pope Francis who said this unforgettable quote: “…who am I to judge?” While the said quote may have been a point of argument from people with... Read more
“There are friends who bring ruin, but there are true friends more loyal than a brother.” -Proverbs 18:24 (NABRE) Can you remember those times when a Godly friend helped you through a difficult situation? On the other hand, have you been betrayed or hurt by someone close to you? How do we become a good friend? And how do we find that kind of friendship that can lead us closer to God and assist us in times of need? The... Read more
Have you ever wanted to know God’s plan for your life? What could be your calling? Is there a particular vocation you are currently drawn to? Discerning God’s plan for our lives doesn’t only happen when we are young. It can also happen at other times in our lives when we think about the path we’re currently taking and whether we want to take a new direction. But how do you know whether what you’re feeling aligns with God’s will... Read more
Have you ever experienced a time when you felt you were too sinful to be loved by God? I know that this sounds absurd to many, but I’ve had times like that. Times when I wondered whether I have sinned too much and God considered me a hopeless case. And why not? Didn’t He bless me so much? Didn’t He instruct me in the way I should go? Didn’t He provide so many channels to strengthen me with His grace?... Read more
Have you ever realized why some people who used to be Christians eventually lose their faith in God? Some even studied in Catholic schools when they were young yet ended up not practicing their faith when they grew up. There could be various reasons as there are individuals involved. After all, we don’t live similar lives. Still, we can try to find out the most common reasons why people lose their faith in God. Here are some of the most... Read more
Could an asteroid soon bring about the end of the world? Amid news of asteroid Bennu’s possible collision with Earth, various articles have tried to illustrate its immediate and long-term impact on our planet. This includes a research article from Science Advances that mentions drastic changes in the planet’s climate and ecosystems. Reading such articles, I can’t help but recall the various disasters foretold in the Apocalypse. It’s as though the writer of this book has known all along how... Read more
Should we thank God after receiving His blessings? Or should we thank Him even before we receive the answer to our prayers? Our common reasoning inclines us to do that first. Whenever we receive something, we feel grateful and we thank God for His blessings. However, the example shown by Jesus Christ tells us something else: “Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to those who were reclining, and also as much of the fish as they... Read more
Are there relationships beyond repair? Or can faith find a way to rekindle your relationship? While the world sees romantic love as something that gives meaning to life, we have also witnessed how countless relationships have failed. Some started out so well that couples thought they could never ask for more. Through the years, however, they have realized that a relationship is not at all a bed of roses. There are many ups and downs when it comes to a... Read more
Relationship is not something that may first come to mind when we speak about religion. What the world associates with it includes things like rules, rituals and judgement. The traditional view of religion today is all about compliance with commandments and a strict code of conduct with corresponding rewards and punishments. As a result, people who crave for something other than materialism and a secular life pursue what is commonly known as “spirituality”. It seems more agreeable today to be... Read more
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