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…
Meditation comes in many forms, but the real test is whether it makes you more like Jesus. It’s not just about feeling calm—it’s about changing your heart and mind, as Rom 12:2 says, to show Jesus’ love, patience, and humility every day. If you’ve meditated on the Gospels for two years, you should act more…
This challenge is only 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…
The digital age has ushered in a host of behavioral phenomena that reflect our complex relationship with technology. From phubbing to clickbait fatigue, these modern conditions reveal how devices and online platforms shape our interactions, mental health, and physical well-being. Below, we explore ten such concepts—phubbing, nomophobia, doomscrolling, FOMO, ghosting, screen addiction, social media envy,…
Divine Mercy Sunday, celebrated on the Second Sunday of Easter, is a profound opportunity for Catholics to receive God’s abundant mercy through a plenary indulgence—a complete remission of the temporal punishment due to sins already forgiven. Rooted in the revelations of Jesus to St. Faustina Kowalska, this special grace invites the faithful to deepen their…
One of the most intriguing aspects of the Gospel narratives is Jesus’ repeated self-reference as the “Son of Man.” This title, while seemingly humble and ordinary, carries profound theological significance. To modern ears, the phrase may sound like a simple affirmation of Jesus’ humanity. But to His Jewish audience—and to attentive readers of Scripture—this was…
If you’re involved in deliverance ministry as a Christian, you know it’s not just about praying for others—it is a battlefield. The devil doesn’t sit back and applaud our good deeds or the virtues we have worked hard to build. He is on the lookout for any weak spot he can exploit, especially lust and…
In the book Power in TAPPING, one encounters a profound method of personal communion with God. TAPPING, an acronym stands for Thanksgiving, Adoration, Pardon, Praise, Intercession, New Life, and Good Action. It offers a structured yet deeply personal approach to prayer. This approach fosters spiritual renewal and growth. Among its seven steps, washing oneself daily…
The veneration of images and statues has been a point of contention between Catholics and Protestants for centuries. Many Protestant brothers and sisters argue that the use of images in Catholic worship violates the First Commandment, which states: “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in…
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