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…
Allegations have surfaced claiming the Catholic Church in India is the largest non-governmental landowner, second only to the central government, with clergy allegedly living extravagantly and institutions promoting conversions. A 2025 Organiser article asserted the Church holds 7 crore hectares (17.29 crore acres) valued at ₹20,000 crore, acquired partly through questionable means, and uses services…
Embarking on a serious spiritual journey demands vigilant guardianship over the mind. This practice is called Spiritual Fencing. It is the deliberate act of consciously occupying the mind to ensure we control our thoughts, rather than letting them control us. This discipline is vital in the early stages of a spiritual journey. The mind serves as the battleground for growth in holiness or vulnerability to straying.
Herod’s promise at his big feast teaches us about the power and problems of making promises. He boldly offered “anything you want, up to half my kingdom,” but his reckless words led to trouble, showing that human promises often have limits. Jesus Christ’s endless love shows us a better way, encouraging us to make promises carefully and honestly. This article looks at Herod’s story and shares easy tips for making trustworthy commitments in our daily lives.
The account of the Fall in the Garden of Eden reveals a profound truth about the human condition: the tension between our BEING (our God-given identity as image and likeness of God) and our DOING, (actions that either reflect or distort this identity). Gen 1:26-27 declares, “Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our…
In the Book of Jonah, we meet a reluctant prophet running from God’s call. When a violent storm threatens the ship he boards, Jonah recognizes the storm is no accident. He tells the sailors, “Pick me up and throw me into the sea; then the sea will quiet down for you” (Jon 1:12). It’s a…
The Vox Divini Voyage begins with the Foundational Stage, where we first learn to walk with God. It is the stage of beginning again and again, as we build the habits of prayer, resist sin, and grow in our desire for the Lord. But in this early stage, we stumble often. Scripture reminds us, “The…
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…
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…
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