The Holy Mass is the pinnacle of Christian worship, the sacred moment where we encounter Jesus Christ in the Eucharist—His Body and Blood. However, for many of us, the Mass can sometimes feel like a ritual we observe from the outside rather than an encounter that transforms us from within. To move from being a…
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…
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.…
Spiritual reading is not merely an intellectual exercise; it is a vital necessity for the health of the soul. For those just beginning their journey, the path can sometimes feel daunting. Many of us desire to grow in our relationship with the Divine, yet we often find ourselves lacking the motivation or the genuine “hunger”…
St. Therese of Child Jesus is among the most loved and admired saints of the Catholic church. Her autobiography has made her an object of admiration of many who wish to pursue holiness in life. “When I die, I will send down a shower of roses from the heavens, I will spend my heaven by…
We are all called to be channels of grace. Our unwillingness for that might cause harm and destruction to those with whom we associate.
At times we feel totally confused, without knowing what step to take next. In moments of indecisiveness one can find consolation if one surrenders his will to God and seeks what God wishes in one’s life.
Starting afresh in life is a tough task. Many prefer to be deaf to the whisper in the inner self that pleads for a change in the manner we conduct ourselves. Some do this as they are happy not getting into the struggle that is part of the beginning days of one’s interior transformation. This poem depicts the struggle of one’s inner self in accepting the need for self transformation in the form of a conversation between his soul and the Lord.
How are you my soul? Got to share something? Your smile hids something That spills off your eyes. Your lies are poor made Why try wear a smile ? Your clad and kempt hair Can’t more be your aid. Dear, anyway, I know The root of your pain Why not let me Hold…
My God you know, in earnest I thirst Your fire on my moisture to act. Too fast, no not, I can’t handle, Too slow, please don’t, I may fall off. Warmth of your love expels in range All what does not conform your love. Let your fire burn, slowly, stead’ly Till I’m purged of…
Vox Divini 