Reflections on current events from a Catholic perspective.
This year is coming to an end which means, Jesus is coming! This is also when things get hectic in our lives, so we have the perfect way for you to prepare for His arrival. This Advent season gives us an opportunity to reignite hope in our hearts and to strengthen our relationship with the …
During the advent season, it’s customary in the Catholic Church to have an advent wreath present in our homes, and parishes. This Advent Wreath usually has 4 candles and have their own special significance and are gradually lit throughout the four weeks of advent. In order to prepare for this season, we want to discuss …
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We all go through days where we just want to sit back, relax, do nothing and give in to laziness. Though we know laziness is not suitable for our productivity, we still somehow find ourselves in a situation wherein we choose to give in. Why is this so? Let’s dive in deeper and discuss the impacts of laziness and how it can be a sin and affect our spiritual life.
A lot of people smoke cigarettes but we also see everywhere that smoking is detrimental to our health. Isn’t that odd? What’s the deal with smoking? Is smoking a sin? Is it something that the Catholic Church completely forbids? Well, let’s dig in deeper and find out!
A Cardinal virtue is also called a moral virtue or a human virtue. These virtues are something that’s important and part of our life not just as Catholics but as humans. Let’s find out more about Cardinal virtues and how and why we need them.
Ever heard of the expression “patience is a virtue” and wonder what that exactly means? What exactly are virtues and why is patience one of them? Let’s dive in and talk more about the catholic virtues and how they impact our lives.
We go through a lot of hurts and pains in our lives and they are not all equal. Some hurts are deeper and bigger, which gives us a more difficult time forgiving. There are cases though that may result in unforgiveness, which can create a lot of different effects in our life. Is unforgiveness bad? is it a sin? How can this affect us as Catholics? as people? Well, let’s dive in a bit deeper and find out!
Suffering and pain are inevitable, it is part of our human lives. Just like what St. John Paul II said, “suffering is almost inseparable from man’s earthly existence.” At times, suffering can lead you closer to Christ. And at other times, it can seem to lead you further away from Him. If you’re in a state of suffering now or …
Healing is one of the most beautiful gifts that God has ever given us, as healing is always a path to something beautiful, a path that can make us truly enjoy the free will that God has given us. As humans, it is in our reality and nature to experience the different ups and downs …
Most people say that hate is a strong word; when said in a very serious manner, it is something that can give a firm negative judgment or impression towards people, and things that may affect how a person sees something permanently. Is hatred a sin? Let’s find out!