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…
Meditation 1 Word: “Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:42) Meditation 2 Word: “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” (Mark 6:31) Meditation 3 Word: “What are you looking for?” (John 1:38) Meditation 4 Word: “You are anxious and worried…
In a world of constant noise and distraction, the human heart longs for stillness, connection, and intimacy with the divine. Many turn to practices like meditation and contemplation to find peace and draw closer to God. Though these terms are often used interchangeably, they represent distinct spiritual experiences with unique purposes and outcomes. This article…
As Christians, we are called to a sacred journey of drawing ever closer to Jesus, shaping our hearts to reflect His love and holiness. This path unfolds in four radiant stages—foundational, awakened, contemplative, and unitive. TAPPING, Spiritual Fencing and Vox Divini Meditation are three practices that help us to deepen our union with God through…
June 11, 2025 – Wednesday, Tenth Week in Ordinary Time (St. Barnabas, Memorial) Gospel: Matthew 10:7–13Context: Jesus sends the Twelve to proclaim the Kingdom, instructing them to heal, preach, and rely on God’s provision, emphasizing trust and simplicity in their mission.Word: “As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” (Matthew…
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…
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…
1. Why Is Spiritual Fencing So Important After the Tapping Retreat? Spiritual fencing means actively guarding your thoughts to stay close to God after the Tapping retreat. The retreat helps you “get up, pick up your mat, and walk” (John 5:8), where “picking up your mat” means taking control of your thoughts through spiritual fencing.…
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