Some people ask: “Doesn’t the Bible say, ‘Call no one your father on earth’ (Matthew 23:9)? Why do Catholics call priests ‘father’?” Let’s break this down logically. 1. Jesus Wasn’t Banning the Word “Father” – He Was Condemning Pride In Matthew 23, Jesus is criticizing prideful religious leaders who loved showing off. They demanded special…
As a Catholic priest, it is both a duty and a privilege to address the reality of spiritual warfare in the life of the faithful. The Church has always taught that the devil and his demons are real spiritual beings who seek to lead souls away from God. While we must avoid an unhealthy fascination…
Engage I thank You, Jesus, for Your divine words. Help me, Lord, to understand what You are speaking to me through Your precious words. My dear beloved Lord, today I see a young man coming to You with all his goodwill, desiring to inherit eternal life. But, Lord, You told him that he lacked one…
Evil often enters our lives in subtle ways that we do not immediately notice. Just as a thief sneaks in through an unlocked door, demons look for gaps in our spiritual defenses.
From 17th to 27th February 2025, a transformative retreat and training program was held at DDIDL. The program brought together 40 participants from various parts of India, with a significant representation from the Northeast region.
Peter’s denial of Jesus was a profound failure. Despite his earlier declarations of loyalty, Peter succumbed to fear and denied knowing Jesus three times. Yet, even in Peter’s failure, Jesus did not abandon him. After His resurrection, Jesus sought out Peter, not to condemn him, but to restore him. This act of mercy is a powerful reminder that no matter how far we may fall, Jesus is always ready to welcome us back.
APPING: Youth for Christ is a 4-Day retreat for young people who wish to renew their lives and to be filled with the Spirit of God. The Retreat presents the possibility of living constantly and joyfully in the presence of God. The retreat is from 19 to 22 December 2021. You can participate in the sessions according to your own convenience through the videos you will receive.
“Don Bosco lived a pastoral experience in his first Oratory which serves as a model; it was for the youngsters a home that welcomed, a parish that evangelized, a school that prepared them for life, and a playground where friends could meet and enjoy themselves. As we carry out our mission today, the Valdocco experience…
This “walk-through” explanation of the Mass will shed light on why we do what we do at Mass. I think these explanations will be helpful for the great numbers of Catholics who attend Mass regularly but don”t always remember the reasons behind the various actions of the Mass.
It is a must for every Christian to be able to take his Bible and meditate on the Word of God. One who is able to reflect on the Word of God and draw lessons for life from the scripture is not easily shattered when troubles come on the way.
Vox Divini 