“Don Bosco lived a pastoral experience in his first Oratory which serves as a model; it was for the youngsters a home that welcomed, a parish that evangelized, a school that prepared them for life, and a playground where friends could meet and enjoy themselves. As we carry out our mission today, the Valdocco experience…
St. Therese of Child Jesus is among the most loved and admired saints of the Catholic church. Her autobiography has made her an object of admiration of many who wish to pursue holiness in life. “When I die, I will send down a shower of roses from the heavens, I will spend my heaven by…
This “walk-through” explanation of the Mass will shed light on why we do what we do at Mass. I think these explanations will be helpful for the great numbers of Catholics who attend Mass regularly but don”t always remember the reasons behind the various actions of the Mass.
It is a must for every Christian to be able to take his Bible and meditate on the Word of God. One who is able to reflect on the Word of God and draw lessons for life from the scripture is not easily shattered when troubles come on the way.
We are all called to be channels of grace. Our unwillingness for that might cause harm and destruction to those with whom we associate.
My Lord, my love, why not let meBe led by light? In pain, I yearn.Not that I seek for an escape,From the risks that I’ll need to take.All I ask, Lord, is just a ray,That can set my heart on a way.In past, You have tempted my soul,With that passion for You alone.But now, why…
At times we feel totally confused, without knowing what step to take next. In moments of indecisiveness one can find consolation if one surrenders his will to God and seeks what God wishes in one’s life.
There are individuals who have various modes of appearances; each mode is selectively applied based on a purpose one has in mind. Just as one carefully chooses dress codes to suit various occasions some train themselves to appear to be having a set of values, behavior patterns and at times even belief systems. These individuals…
To feel distanced from one’s own self is a tough feeling to cope up with. This is a realization that the thoughts and feelings one goes through is not part of a process that he or she is able to own up. Such a situation arises when one is forced into making oneself believe something…
At times we are like a tiny grain that falls to the ground and begins a process of dying before it can bear friut. Everything of the grain comes to a gradual end: it’s identity, security, peace, sense of completeness, and so on. It loses its companions, friends, relatives and slowly, under the force of…
Vox Divini 