Jesus commanded: “Give to everyone who asks of you? I once had a friend whoes mother had been in the “Hitler Youth” movement during the WWII. She would remonstrate with her daughter and grandchildren if they shared their sweets with anyone. “I bought you those sweets for yourself” she would say, “Not for you to…
In this meditation you have been called to the court of heaven for judgement. You find yourself in a magnificent hall at the end of which are huge golden doors now closed. There is a great silence. You sense that beyond the doors is the throne room of the Almighty. Surely you are…
If you are looking to establish a consistent prayer journaling routine, the first step is to designate a specific time and place for your practice. This can be a corner of your bedroom or a cozy nook in your living room. Next, gather the necessary supplies such as a notebook, pen, and any other inspirational…
Navigating the Christian path requires an intricate balance of grace and personal effort, especially when it comes to moral development and spiritual maturity. The essence of this pursuit is encapsulated in the quest for virtue—a pursuit that calls for a profound transformation that touches every aspect of one’s existence. Virtues such as magnanimity, perseverance, fortitude,…
God created me. He is my Lord. I belong to Him. I belong entirely to God It is my duty to use the intelligence He gave me to seek to know Him. It is my duty to love Him with the heart that He gave me. It is my duty to thank and praise Him.…
God created me. He is my Lord. I belong to Him. I belong entirely to God It is my duty to use the intelligence He gave me to seek to know Him. It is my duty to love Him with the heart that He gave me. It is my duty to thank and praise Him.…
Gratitude is a powerful emotion that has the potential to transform our lives and positively impact our spiritual wellness. It is the act of being thankful and appreciative of all that we have in our lives, both big and small. For a Christian this means being thankful for all the little annoyances in everyday life…
The Basics of Catholic Meditation If you are “cradle Catholic” a “revert” or a “convert” you will probly come across the term “Meditation”. The concept “meditation on the mysteries of the Rosary” is well known to all Catholics. This is an important part of the Catholic spiritual tradition. However it can pose a stumbling…
welcome to you my fellow travellers as we journey on the narrow road to heaven. A special welcome to our listeners in Christchurch New Zeland on this Lenten season. In this episode we will begin with a meditation on the gospel for Quinquagesima Sunday. After that I’ll tell you a story about a Rock in…
Our Catholic faith does not leap out of history on Christmas Day nor on Calvary. Our Catholic Religion began the day our first parents were expelled from the Garden of Eden. It began with God’s promise of a Redeemer. God spoke to the serpent: Advent is a time of anticipation in and waiting for…