April 1 – Wednesday of Holy Week Gospel Reading: Mt 26:14–25 Context: Imagine the busy streets of Jerusalem filled with the smell of roasting Passover lamb. Families are busy preparing for the feast while tension grows because of Jesus. In a hidden meeting, Judas goes to the chief priests and agrees to betray Jesus for…
We often think of spiritual growth as something that happens purely in our minds or souls. We read inspiring books, promise ourselves we will change, and wait for a sudden burst of willpower to fix our deepest flaws. But true psychological and spiritual healing is also deeply connected to our biology. Long before your conscious…
March 1, 2026 – Second Sunday of LentGospel Reading: Mt 17:1–9 (The Transfiguration)Context: In the ancient world, high mountains were seen as places where heaven and earth almost touched. People climbed them only with great effort and respect. Jesus takes Peter, James and John up a steep path. Their legs ache. Their breath is short.…
“I with the voice of thanksgiving will sacrifice to you; what I have vowed I will pay. Deliverance belongs to the Lord” (Jonah 2:9). With deep gratitude to Almighty God, I consider myself truly blessed to have participated in the first Vox Divini Journey at Dimapur. Prior to this experience, I was unfamiliar with Vox…
Medaaishisha Warbah is an active Catholic Youth from Meghalaya. Below is her experience of Christara. “In everything, have the mind of Christ.” (Philippians 2:5) When I first heard about Vox Divini Journey, something inside me wouldn’t settle. Deep down, I knew I needed this. And when Fr. Jerry told me that Christara — Vox Divini…
February 1, 2026 – Fourth Sunday in Ordinary TimeGospel Reading: Lk 4:21–30Context: Jesus stood in the synagogue of Nazareth. It was a modest hill village in Galilee. People knew Him as the carpenter’s son. On the Sabbath the whole community gathered in the stone synagogue. They came to hear the Torah and prophets read aloud.…
The Meditation Notes for January 2026 is prepared by Mr. Vishal Benhur from Bangalore. January 1, 2026 – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of GodGospel Reading: Lk 2:16–21Context: The shepherds, still shaking from the angel choir, run to Bethlehem and find Mary, Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger—just as they were told. They cannot…
In today’s world, the pro-life movement is all about protecting and cherishing human life from the very beginning until the end—because every single person is a precious gift from God. As Catholics and Christians, being pro-life isn’t something extra or optional; it’s right at the center of what Jesus taught us. You really can’t separate…
In today’s busy world, it’s easy to feel distracted, tired, or unmotivated. Many people struggle to stick with good habits or push through tough moments. But exciting new discoveries in brain science show that we can actually train our brains to get better at willpower and staying strong. There’s a special part of the brain…
As a Catholics we need to be familiar with the Church’s unwavering stance against contraception, rooted in Sacred Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium. This article aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of why artificial contraception is not permissible within Catholic doctrine, drawing strictly from the teachings of the Church. We will examine biblical foundations, biological…
