In the spiritual life, many of us find ourselves caught in a frustrating and disheartening cycle: we fall into sin, rise again through repentance, and strive to stay strong—only to fall once more. This cycle of falling, renewal, and falling again can leave us feeling trapped, discouraged, and distant from God. We often delay our…
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.
“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…
Vox Divini 