The story of Genesis reveals a profound truth: our BEING, as the image of God (Imago Dei), shapes our DOING. In the Garden of Eden, Eve’s BEING was rooted in her identity as created in God’s image (Gen 1:26-27). Yet, the serpent’s illusion shifted her focus to DOING—eating the forbidden fruit to become “like God”…
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 Garden of Eden. The devil convinced Eve that she lacked something essential, leading her to disobey God in pursuit of a…
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…
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…
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,…
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