September 1, Tuesday (Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time) Gospel Reading: Lk 4:31-37 Context: Capernaum was a busy fishing city on the sea coast. People were used to religious teachers who quoted other famous scholars to make a point. Jesus spoke with direct divine authority that astonished everyone. An unclean spirit immediately recognized his divine light.…
August 1, Saturday (St. Alphonsus Liguori) Gospel Reading: Mt 14:1-12Context: In the ancient Roman world, local kings held absolute power over their subjects. Dark underground prisons were terrifying places. Standing up to a corrupt ruler was incredibly dangerous and often meant certain death. John the Baptist chose to be an honest spiritual accompanier for his…
July 1 – Wednesday (Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time) Gospel Reading: Mt 8:28–34Context: The region of the Gadarenes was rugged, hilly territory located on the opposite side of the lake from the main Jewish towns. Ancient cemeteries were often carved out of deep, dark limestone caves in the hillsides, places that local people avoided because…
“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…
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…
In Matthew chapter 8, a centurion approaches Jesus with a request: “Lord, my servant lies at home paralyzed and in terrible distress.” Jesus immediately responds, “I will come and heal him.” The centurion replies, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, but only say the word, and my servant will…
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…
Embarking on a serious spiritual journey demands vigilant guardianship over the mind. This practice is called Spiritual Fencing. It is the deliberate act of consciously occupying the mind to ensure we control our thoughts, rather than letting them control us. This discipline is vital in the early stages of a spiritual journey. The mind serves as the battleground for growth in holiness or vulnerability to straying.
September 1, 2025 – Monday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time Gospel Reading: Lk 4:16–30Context: Jesus enters the synagogue in Nazareth, his hometown, where Jewish men gather to hear scripture. He reads from Isaiah, proclaiming God’s year of favour, stirring hope among the people for a Messiah to free them from Roman oppression. Initially,…
August 1, 2025 – Friday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time Gospel Reading: Mt 13:54–58Context: In Nazareth, Jesus teaches in the synagogue, astonishing the crowd with his wisdom. Familiarity with his family leads to scepticism, as locals question his authority, rooted in Jewish expectations of prophets. Their unbelief limits his miracles, highlighting the challenge…
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