Subtle Strategy of Temptation: the Evil One’s Mode of Operation (Part 1) The Consequences of the Evil One’s Illusions (Part 2) The story of Genesis 3 reveals the devil’s cunning strategy to distort human identity through a powerful illusion. This illusion, a deceptive perception that obscures truth and manipulates desires, was strikingly effective in the…
In an article, we explored the subtle strategy of temptation employed by the evil one, as revealed in Genesis 3. This strategy unfolds through four stages: breaking boundaries, introducing an external element, affecting convictions, and causing individuals to forget their true identity. Now, let us examine the consequences of these illusions, which lead to a…
The Vox Divini Retreat begins by examining the devil’s deceptive strategy, as revealed in Genesis 3, which narrates the fall of Adam and Eve. This account is not merely about humanity’s first sin but illustrates the serpent’s cunning approach to diverting people from their God-given identity and purpose. The devil’s strategy unfolds in four subtle…
St. John Bosco, fondly known as Don Bosco, was a 19th-century Italian priest whose profound devotion to Mary Help of Christians shaped his life and legacy. His love for the Blessed Virgin under this title not only inspired his mission to educate and uplift disadvantaged youth but also left a lasting impact on the universal…
Imagine having a circle of friends who are always ready to listen, guide, and inspire you—friends who have walked the path of holiness and now dwell in God’s presence. Saints and angels are not distant figures confined to statues or stories; they are living companions eager to journey with us. As St. Thérèse of Lisieux…
This challenge is for those who have attended TAPPING (Season 1) and have learnt the POWER Meditation. Itprovides a framework for Power Meditation, offering daily Gospel passages, contexts, and two qualities of Jesus (Engages) to inspire interpersonal relationships. However, this is not a complete meditation. To do the meditation fully, one must respond to each…
Zacchaeus and His Desire to See Jesus In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 19, we meet Zacchaeus, a tax collector from Jericho who was driven by a deep desire to see Jesus. But what does it mean to “see”? Seeing, in this context, is more than a physical act—it is an experience, a profound encounter…
We often judge others based on our own perspective, missing the unseen struggles or intentions behind their actions. The Gospel account of Nicodemus visiting Jesus at night (Jn 3:1-21) offers a profound lesson in empathy, showing how Jesus met Nicodemus with understanding and grace rather than judgment. By exploring this encounter, we can learn to…
St. John of the Cross, a 16th-century Spanish mystic, wrote about the soul’s journey to God through a process called purgation—a purification that prepares us to love God fully. His ideas, found in books like The Dark Night of the Soul, can feel complex, but they offer deep wisdom for anyone seeking a closer relationship…
In the heart of Christian mysticism lies a transformative journey—a path of purification that leads the soul from the shadows of worldly attachments to the radiant embrace of divine union. At the forefront of this spiritual odyssey stands St. John of the Cross, a 16th-century Spanish mystic, Carmelite friar, and Doctor of the Church, whose…
