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…
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…
Your brain is not the villain in this fight. It is an astonishing gift from God. And God built it to change. Neuroscience now shows how pornography rewires the brain for addiction. The same science shows how that damage can be undone and something holy built in its place. You are not trapped. You are…
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…
Have you ever watched a movie hero for hours and then, without thinking, started walking, talking, or smiling just like him?Maybe you saw a character forgive someone who hurt him deeply, and suddenly your own heart felt softer.That is not just “inspiration.” Something real is happening inside your brain. Scientists call them mirror neurons. What…
Think about Instagram. You search for fitness videos or like cooking posts. Soon, your whole feed is full of gym tips and recipes. The other stuff – travel, cars, news – is still out there, but you don’t see it much. Why? The algorithm shows you more of what you already look at or like.…
Entering deliverance ministry without rigorous preparation is to walk blindfolded into a lion’s den. Jesus’ sharp rebuke to His disciples after their failure to cast out a demon—“You faithless and perverse generation, how much longer must I be with you and bear with you?” (Lk 9:41)—reveals not mere irritation but urgent concern. The boy’s father…
It’s easy to be a saint — really. Holiness is not about doing the impossible or hiding from life. It’s about growing in friendship with Jesus and becoming more like him day by day. St. John Bosco showed this to the world: he taught that ordinary life, lived with love, becomes the path to holiness.…
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