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,…
Life is like a journey with happy times and tough times. Sometimes we feel on top of the world, like living in a palace. Other times, we feel lost, like wandering in a desert. Both are part of God’s plan to shape us. The story of Moses shows this so well. His life teaches us…
The Holy Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—is a cornerstone of Christian faith. But it often perplexes believers and draws criticism from skeptics who question how three can be one. A simple, vivid image—a red-hot burning charcoal—offers a way to glimpse this divine mystery. Like a glowing ember in an oven, the Trinity reveals three distinct…
In the heart of the Gospel, Jesus unveils a breathtaking truth about God—not as a distant deity, but as a communion of love, a family yearning for us. The Trinity is not just a mystery to ponder, but a family inviting you home. The word of God presents the longing of the Father, Son, and…
God’s Boundless Love and Mercy Christ’s Presence and Invitation Transformation Through Grace The Role of Prayer and the Holy Spirit The Communion of Saints and Hope for Eternity
In the early days of the Church, when mistrust and fear could easily have divided the faithful, Barnabas emerged as a beacon of hope and trust in God’s transformative power. The story of Barnabas standing by Saul, later known as Paul, exemplifies a heart anchored in faith, unshaken by the judgments or actions of others.…
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,…
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