Published August 2, 2022 According to Catholic teachings, a sin is an act of offense against God. It cuts us off from God’s grace and turns our hearts away from Him. That’s why if we sinned, we need to do penance to show our remorse and willingness to turn our […]
Published Dec 13, 2021Most Christians equal advent to that of the Christmas season. But while it has something to do with the birth of Christ, the real meaning of advent is so much more than that.What is Advent?In the Christian liturgical calendar, advent is the period of preparation for Jesus […]
Published Nov 8, 2021 In the dictionary, obedience is defined as “compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another’s authority.” But obedience to God is so much more than just complying with His laws and commandments. You see, there are only two usual reasons why we comply […]
Published Sept 13, 2021 In an era where almost everything can be done at the push of a button, waiting is the last thing many of us would want to do. When we want something, we want to have them now. This is why a delayed flight or getting stuck […]
Published Aug 22, 2021 When someone asks you to find a bible verse that talks about Jesus, you’d probably turn to the New Testament without hesitation. And yes, you would be right. Jesus’ birth, ministry, and resurrection are all recorded in the New Testament. But if you really think about […]
Published April 28th, 2021 Whenever I see a rainbow gracefully arching its multi-colored bands across the sky, I can’t help but look in awe. This sentiment, I’m sure, is shared by most of us. It’s undeniable that the rainbow is one of the most beautiful sights that ever graced our […]
Published February 4, 2021 Popular culture often depicts medieval monks as balding old men hunched over wooden tables and writing manuscripts by the candlelight. So it’s no wonder why we often think of them as living a rather mundane existence. But monastic life in the middle ages is much more […]
First published on Aleteia.com on October 15th, 2020 Teresa was a valiant reformer and leader whose life and writings hold great wisdom for followers of Christ through the centuries. There are so many beloved saints named Teresa—Mother Teresa, Therese of Lisieux, Teresa Benedicta of the Cross—that the first St. Teresa […]
Published July 6, 2020 Life can get hectic, even suffocating at times. Everyone is always in a frantic rush to meet deadlines, do chores, and meet society’s expectations. I, too, am guilty of that a lot these days. Sometimes the pressure of everything around me gets overbearing that I get […]
Published April 29, 2020 Saint James gave us this oft quoted piece of wisdom. “Draw near to God and God will draw near to you.” James 4:8 One way to draw near to God is by going on retreat at Holy Spirit Monastery in Conyers Georgia. The act of traveling […]