Dear friends, How many of us have seen an image or statue of St. Peter? Perhaps in a Church, a religious book, a painting, or even in a picture of the Vatican. Something usually distinguishes the image of St. Peter…
Dear Friends, Apart from the joy, excitement, and pleasure we derive from sports, especially football, sport can also teach us something very important about life. It teaches us the value of true perseverance, the ability to continue even when things…
Dear Friends, There is a story many of us may have heard as children. A deeply religious man prayed fervently one day, and the Lord said to him, “Tomorrow, I will come and visit you.” The man was filled with…
Dear Friends There is something fascinating about wealth. When we were kids, we used to argue who came from a very rich town. We compared those who were wealthier than the other based on what we heard they donated to…
Dear Friends, In 2015, Cardinal Robert Sarah published a book with a striking title: God or Nothing. Many people wondered why he chose such a radical title. Cardinal Sarah explains that the title summarizes the lesson he learned growing up…
Dear Friends, I am sure many of us have heard or even sung the famous Christian hymn, “Amazing Grace.” It is one of the most loved hymns. But have you ever wondered who wrote it? The hymn was written by…
Dear Friends, Have you ever noticed how powerful words can be? A single word can change the direction of a person’s life. In a courtroom, when the judge says, “Not guilty,” and a prisoner or accused person walks free. A…
Dear Friends, Human life is shaped by invitations, and there are certain ones we never forget. Some invitations are so ordinary that we hardly notice them. Every day we receive invitations to attend a meeting, celebrate a birthday, or join…
Dear friends, Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Every day we profess our faith in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We begin our prayers in the name of the Father, and of…
Today, as we celebrate Pentecost Sunday and come to the end of the Easter season, the Church invites us to reflect on the Holy Spirit and the healing of human division. This is one of the many visible effects of…
