Prayer
Have Pity on Me
He who has no friend, has God, says an Egyptian proverb. We run to God when we find ourselves in desperate situations. Therefore, it is
Fr. Gerald Musa
August 17, AD 2020
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Feasts
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Guest post by Fr. Jovita Cyprian Ho, St. Anne’s Church, Singapore. “Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as she could to
Guest Writer
August 15, AD 2020
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Politics
Jansenism and Cancel Culture
There is a close connection between cancel-culture and the heresy of Jansenism. Jansenism’s error was to myopically assess the work of grace, and perhaps over-simplify
Fr. Christopher Pietraszko
August 14, AD 2020
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Religion
Where is God?
The year 2020 that would be remembered in the history of the world as the year in which the coronavirus ravaged people and nations, and
Fr. Gerald Musa
August 13, AD 2020
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Religion
Dobby is Free. Are We?
Among the non-human creatures in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, one of my all-time favorites is none other than Dobby the House Elf. This
Nicholas Lee
August 12, AD 2020
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Spirituality
The Power of Silence
Once a farmer lost his pocketwatch while working in his barn. It had been given to him by his grandfather, and so had great sentimental
Fr. Joseph Gill
August 10, AD 2020
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Apologetics
Why We Can’t Believe in Aliens
Guest post by Adam Miller. There are discussions on numerous Facebook sites and blog pages about the possibility of aliens. Many Catholics and others who
Guest Writer
August 7, AD 2020
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Life
Leaving the Mountaintop
Guest post by Mei Quan, Solomon Islands. Peter spoke up and said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here. If you
Guest Writer
August 6, AD 2020
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Prayer
27 Days of Petition
There are times in my life when I need to fall on my knees at the Lord’s feet and humbly ask for mercy. It has
Kat Larson
August 5, AD 2020
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Career
OSV Innovation Challenge Ignites Fire of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Church with Upcoming Demo Day
OSV Innovation Challenge Ignites Fire of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Church with Upcoming Demo Day Ground-breaking initiative culminates with Demo Day and awarding of three
Carrie Kline
August 4, AD 2020
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Religion
What Can Separate Us from the Love of Christ?
“What can separate us from the love of Christ?” St. Paul asks this rhetorical question in Sunday’s second reading. Nothing will separate us — not
Fr. Joseph Gill
August 4, AD 2020
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Entertainment
Array of Hope Offers Interactive “Rise Up” Virtual Retreat for Parishes, Schools
“Rise Up” Live, Fully-Interactive Virtual Retreat Offers Exciting Opportunity for Youth & Family Events Array of Hope Ministries creates one-of-a-kind digital event personalized for Catholic
Carrie Kline
July 29, AD 2020
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Prayer
Priceless Treasure of the Kingdom
An English proverb says, the highest treasures (values) cost no money and are priceless. Some years ago, some men were on their way home, and
Fr. Gerald Musa
July 28, AD 2020
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Career
Wisdom
I’ll never forget the first time I told anyone that I was thinking about becoming a priest. I was 14 years old, and my best
Fr. Joseph Gill
July 27, AD 2020
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Life
Should a hammer be guilty for not being a screwdriver?
A primer for perfectionists. The statement by Jesus, “be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect,” (Matthew 5:48) can sometimes cause anxiety among Christians. I
Nick Chui
July 23, AD 2020
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Religion
Exercising Patience
Often we pray for the gift of wisdom, but we forget that wisdom is the companion of patience. These two cannot be separated. A proverb
Fr. Gerald Musa
July 21, AD 2020
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Religion
Christ Loved the Church – We Should Too
Last month, I saw on a Catholic website that a prominent Catholic couple, who used to speak at various Catholic events, decided to leave the
Fr. Joseph Gill
July 20, AD 2020
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Religion
On Receiving the Eucharist After a Lengthy Lockdown
Guest post by Nicholas Lee. I had no emotions after receiving the Eucharist for the first time in months. And maybe that’s the way it’s
Nicholas Lee
July 15, AD 2020
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Life
The Seed is the Word
I was surprised to discover that the Chinese bamboo takes a period of five years to grow. Usually, after tilling the soil, planting and fertilizing,
Fr. Gerald Musa
July 14, AD 2020
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Religion
Ready to be Taught
Back in the 1840s, a Jesuit priest named Fr. Peter deSmet began missionary work to the Native Americans out on the plains. He founded a
Fr. Joseph Gill
July 9, AD 2020
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Religion
Humility
Can you define the word humility in your own words? Every religion and culture preaches or encourages humility, but philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche refers to the
Fr. Gerald Musa
July 8, AD 2020
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