Religion
Whatever you do, don’t leave the church
No, I have not suddenly been converted and become a church goer.
I don’t know if you have noticed how organised religion keeps compromising in an effort to keep people in the church. I am not referring to one specific religion either.
If you are part of the religion, these compromises are probably the most logical [...]
6 Key Benefits of Living a Purpose Filled Life
Living a purpose filled life would bring you much more benefits than you could ever dream for. It gives a meaning to everything you do.
It Directs You
Your life purpose not only gives you meaning but it also gives you clear direction of where to go in life. It helps you make big decisions in life. [...]
Sukkot: A Reminder for People of All Faiths to Practice Joy and Gratitude
On the Hebrew calendar date of the 15th of Tishri, just five days after the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur (Day of Repentance) ends, the lesser-known holiday of Sukkot begins. Unlike the solemn and serious holiday that preceded it, Sukkot is a joyous holiday. In fact, this week-long holiday is known as Z’man Simchateinu, [...]
Saint Martin de Porres and the Miraculous Lemon tree
Saint Martin’s green thumb
It was also at this time that the beginning of his special gifts became apparent. One of the first and most lasting was a fruit tree, a lemon tree which Martin planted in the courtyard of his house. No sooner was it planted than it bloomed immediately, and its blossoms gave forth [...]
Saint Rose of Viterbo
A rose will bloom in the desert
For the second time Frederick II was excommunicated; he retaliated by attacking the papal states, and this is where Rose of Viterbo came in. In 1240, Frederick II decided to occupy Viterbo! The Lord always with us, in time of need, sent into this world of hopelessness and helplessness, [...]
Paul’s Celibacy
Paul continues to provide marriage counseling in 1 Corinthians 7:6-17. And the counsel that he provides is not a biblical command, but a personal recommendation based on his understanding of both Scripture and humanity. The recommendation was based upon his observations about the Corinthians and the problems they were having in the church. The recommendation [...]
What Makes Life Worth Living?
What makes life worth living may seem a flip title but I mean this in all seriousness as I came across a truly startling statistic this week. According to the World Health Organisation, around 1 million people die of suicide every year, the tenth largest cause of death globally. Awful enough, but what startled me [...]
Saint Francis of Assisi and the Stigmata
Saint Francis receives the stigmata
Francis and his faithful company of three, went to the mountain of Alverna (La Verna) to pray, from the Feast of the Assumption (August 15) to the Feast of St. Michael (September 29). He called this period the Lent of St. Michael. Francis had a special rapport with Mary and Michael [...]
Saint Edith Stein – Martyr of Auschwitz
Edith Stein was born in Wroclaw, Poland (formerly known as Breslau, Germany) on October 12, 1891. Edith Stein’s parents were Jewish.
They had come to Wroclaw, searching for a better life for themselves and their children. The year that she was born, Edith’s birthday fell on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, The [...]
Who Is the Antichrist?
The antichrist is a figure understood in basic Christian doctrine who, while being an enemy of Christ, will deceptively resemble him in some manner. He is mentioned various times in the New Testament, sometimes going by different names such as “Man of Sin” or “Son of Perdition.” According to the prophecies, he will rule [...]
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