Gollum… The New Judas Iscariot
In every story, fable, or even everyday life, there is always a villain to twist things… or a betrayer. J. R. R. Tolkien presents an
In every story, fable, or even everyday life, there is always a villain to twist things… or a betrayer. J. R. R. Tolkien presents an
Okay, I must confess: I like to be self-sufficient. It’s nice when you know what to do, have a schedule in hand, know what’s happening,
Okay, take a deep breath, it’s time for quiet prayer with the Lord. After the appointment this morning, I still haven’t finished with that project,
We relate to God through prayers, and these prayers can be personal or communal. A typical example of personal prayer is found in the Gospel
Guest post by Dr. Matthew Tan. As a teen, I remember regularly watching the TV series Judging Amy (1999-2005). I also vividly remember one episode
5th Sunday of Easter/Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7; 1 Peter 2:4-9; John 14:1-12 The ongoing coronavirus pandemic evokes fear, anxiety and a sense of insecurity,
When I was a senior in college, I had some free time in my schedule, so for a year I volunteered at a local soup
Sometimes I have wondered what God’s purpose is for people suffering severe mental afflictions, in particular those who, because of their mental illness, lead very
Acts 9, Psalm 117, John 6 There was an interesting thematic link between the two readings last Friday. Acts tells of the famous conversion of
“Beloved: Clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for: God opposes the proud but bestows favor on the humble. So humble yourselves
Third Sunday of Easter — Gospel: Luke 24:13-35 The word Kerygma is a Greek word derived from the verb Kerusso, that means to cry or
One of the great mystics of the Church, St. John of the Cross, used to keep a prayer journal where he would write down insights,
It has taken some time, but I am finally experiencing the fruits of this quarantine. A dear friend of mine sent me an email echoing
By Harry Scherer, a writer at Clarifying Catholicism. Recently, I experienced the joy of joining eleven other young men from around the country for the
As coronavirus spreads, there is acute distress and anxiety around the world. I hear many people with questions such as, “Where is God in this
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves. Many are the troubles of the just man, but
As the secular world celebrates April Fool’s Day, we consider that God has often asked people to be fools for Him. For example, the prophet
The gift of being human means that we can change direction in our lives. Perhaps we’re heading down one path, and then something comes and
In the early twentieth century, a popular publication asked the question: “What is wrong with the world?” The question received several different responses, but the
In the Old Testament, the Jews had a powerful and beautiful way to worship — daily sacrifices in the Temple. Following God’s commands, they worshiped
4th Sunday of Lent / Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 The Gospel of John 9:1-41 contains the story of a blind man,