Q1: Is there a specific timeline for how long a person should remain in the Foundational Level? When exactly is one ready to enter the Awakened Level? A: There is no fixed calendar for the soul; one cannot say that the Foundational Level lasts for one month, six months, or a year. The duration is…
In the spiritual life, many of us find ourselves trapped in a rhythm of falling and rising, often feeling like we are making no real progress. We struggle to find time for prayer and feel distant from God. To break this cycle of spiritual dryness and build a tangible, personal relationship with God, we propose…
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 Christians, we know well that authentic love reflects God’s design for human sexuality and marriage. This article offers comprehensive guidance on Christian dating and relationships, strictly rooted in Church teaching. Drawing from Sacred Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC), St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, Pope Francis’s Amoris Laetitia, and…
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…
Introduction: The Modern Dilemma We live in an age that prizes logic and scientific inquiry. Yet, when it comes to the origin of life, we often see a convenient suspension of both. To understand the Catholic and universal moral stance against abortion, we must first honestly face the strongest arguments presented by the culture. We…
When we think of holiness, we often define it as becoming more like Jesus. No matter how many prayers we say, there is no progress in holiness if we do not transform into the likeness of Christ. Yet it is profound to consider that Jesus, though the Son of God, grew up in a human…
December 1, 2025 – Monday of the First Week of AdventGospel Reading: Mt 8:5–11Context: This story happens in a small fishing town by the Sea of Galilee. A Roman officer, who is not Jewish, comes to Jesus because his servant is very sick and cannot move. Jesus is ready to go to the man’s house,…
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