Praying the Rosary while contemplating the Luminous Mysteries is a transformative experience, guiding us into the light of Jesus’ life and Mary’s faithful heart. Yet, distractions can challenge some of us to remain present. These notes, with their vivid scenes and personal conversations with Jesus, can help steady our focus, especially if we reflect on…
Praying the Rosary while meditating on the Sorrowful Mysteries is a powerful experience, drawing us into the heart of Jesus’ suffering and Mary’s steadfast love. Yet, for some of us, distractions can make it hard to stay present. These notes, with their vivid scenes and intimate conversations with Jesus, can help anchor our focus, especially…
Praying the Rosary while reflecting on the Joyful Mysteries is a deeply moving experience, inviting us into the joy and love of Jesus and Mary. Yet, distractions can make it challenging for some of us to stay focused. These notes, with their vivid scenes and personal conversations with Jesus, can help ground our hearts, especially…
July 1, 2025 – Tuesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time Context: On the Sea of Galilee, Jesus calms a storm terrifying his disciples, revealing his divine power but also his care for their fears. Set near Capernaum, this event echoes God’s protection in the Psalms, urgin us to trust God amid life’s storms,…
The account of the Fall in the Garden of Eden reveals a profound truth about the human condition: the tension between our BEING (our God-given identity as image and likeness of God) and our DOING, (actions that either reflect or distort this identity). Gen 1:26-27 declares, “Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our…
In the Book of Jonah, we meet a reluctant prophet running from God’s call. When a violent storm threatens the ship he boards, Jonah recognizes the storm is no accident. He tells the sailors, “Pick me up and throw me into the sea; then the sea will quiet down for you” (Jon 1:12). It’s a…
The Vox Divini Voyage begins with the Foundational Stage, where we first learn to walk with God. It is the stage of beginning again and again, as we build the habits of prayer, resist sin, and grow in our desire for the Lord. But in this early stage, we stumble often. Scripture reminds us, “The…
Servant of God Vera Grita (1923–1969), an Italian citizen, was a teacher and a Salesian Cooperator who, in the final two years of her life (1967–1969), received messages from Jesus, which she faithfully recorded. These messages centred on renewing Eucharistic devotion, calling priests, religious, and laypeople—especially the young—to become ‘living tabernacles.’ Jesus urged them to…
As Christians, we are called to a deep and transformative relationship with Jesus Christ. This journey can be understood through four stages of spiritual growth: Foundational, Awakened, Contemplative, and Unitive. TAPPING is a method of personal prayer that helps us journey through these stages. TAPPING is not merely a set of steps—it is a growing…
The Catholic Church holds that during the Eucharist, the bread and wine consecrated at Mass become the true Body and Blood of Jesus Christ through the doctrine of transubstantiation, a mystery rooted in Scripture (e.g., John 6:53-56) and formalized at the Council of Trent (1545-1563). While this transformation is a daily occurrence in Catholic liturgy,…
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