Growing in holiness is a lifelong journey of growing in conformity with Christ. It is a path that invites us to be inserted into the very life of the Holy Trinity where we participate in divine communion through grace. This process, known as theosis or divinization, allows us to share in God’s nature while remaining…
On May 9, 2025, Archbishop Joseph Pamplany of the Syro-Malabar Archdiocese of Tellicherry announced that the Vatican had officially recognized a Eucharistic miracle that occurred on November 15, 2013, at Christ the King Church in Vilakkannur, a small village in Kerala’s Kannur district. The formal declaration of this recognition took place on May 31, 2025,…
Introduction: The Theological Foundation Nature is a reflection of God’s glory, proclaiming His eternal power and divine nature (Rom 1:20). As Scripture teaches, all things were created through Jesus, the Eternal Word, and in Him, all things hold together (Jn 1:3, Col 1:16-17). When we meditate on nature, we encounter the Creator through His creation.…
June 1, 2025 – Ascension of the Lord (Year C) Gospel: Luke 24:46–53Context: Jesus appears to his disciples, explaining his death and resurrection fulfill Scripture, commissioning them to preach, and ascends to heaven as they worship.Word: “You are witnesses of these things.” (Luke 24:48) June 2, 2025 – Monday, Seventh Week of Easter Gospel: John…
In Christian anthropology, the human soul possesses faculties that reflect the imago Dei. St. Augustine, in De Trinitate (Book X), describes memory, intellect, and will as a trinitarian analogy for the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Memory stores divine truths. Intellect understands them. Will chooses to act in love. St. Ignatius of Loyola, in his…
The story of Genesis reveals a profound truth: our BEING, as the image of God (Imago Dei), shapes our DOING. In the Garden of Eden, Eve’s BEING was rooted in her identity as created in God’s image (Gen 1:26-27). Yet, the serpent’s illusion shifted her focus to DOING—eating the forbidden fruit to become “like God”…
The story of Genesis 3 reveals the devil’s cunning strategy to distort human identity through a powerful illusion. This illusion, a deceptive perception that obscures truth and manipulates desires, was strikingly effective in the Garden of Eden. The devil convinced Eve that she lacked something essential, leading her to disobey God in pursuit of a…
In an article, we explored the subtle strategy of temptation employed by the evil one, as revealed in Genesis 3. This strategy unfolds through four stages: breaking boundaries, introducing an external element, affecting convictions, and causing individuals to forget their true identity. Now, let us examine the consequences of these illusions, which lead to a…
St. John Bosco, fondly known as Don Bosco, was a 19th-century Italian priest whose profound devotion to Mary Help of Christians shaped his life and legacy. His love for the Blessed Virgin under this title not only inspired his mission to educate and uplift disadvantaged youth but also left a lasting impact on the universal…
Imagine having a circle of friends who are always ready to listen, guide, and inspire you—friends who have walked the path of holiness and now dwell in God’s presence. Saints and angels are not distant figures confined to statues or stories; they are living companions eager to journey with us. As St. Thérèse of Lisieux…
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