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
It is a part of our Christian faith to believe in the afterlife. Ours is the victory of the resurrection and Jesus conquering death will always be a part of our most important beliefs. It is in fact, at the very core of our faith. “For if the dead are not raised, neither has Christ been raised, and if Christ has not been raised, your faith is vain; you are still in your sins. Then those who have fallen asleep... Read more
Jesus Himself admonished us many times to forgive. As Christians, forgiveness is a part of our beliefs. But while no Christian could deny the value of forgiveness, we also admit how difficult it can be. How do you forgive someone who has hurt you so deeply? Or how do you forgive the person who isn’t even asking for forgiveness? We are sometimes paralyzed by the immensity, if not the seeming impossibility of the task. Yes, we want to forgive those... Read more
Have you ever wondered how our human relationships would change in heaven? If you’re a Catholic or a Christian who believes in the afterlife, you must have wondered about your reunion with your loved ones in heaven. Like me, you may have also asked these questions: What would they look like? Would they recognize me? How would we love each other in heaven? I once heard a priest urging his listeners to make the most of the time we have... Read more
Have you ever felt afraid that once you strive for holiness, you will eventually risk losing your happiness? Holiness is not a word that our culture today seems to be fond of. It’s a word that seems to take away all the fun and pleasure from life. We associate it with suffering, difficulty and pain. Perhaps this is the reason many people can’t understand why someone would choose to be a priest or a nun. Why choose to live such... Read more
Christianity is all about love. Jesus even summed up all the commandments into two: to love God, and to love our neighbors. But does this ever include loving oneself? We live in a world that seeks self-fulfillment. In a technologically advanced society where we cannot even wait for a file to download, we want instant pleasures and satisfaction. Wherever we read self-improvement articles, we also come across articles urging us to love ourselves. Social media feeds us with images of... Read more
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