There is a sad saying that “Everyone has a price.” Some are expensive, some are cheap but everyone has a price. This is a sad way of looking at us human beings, but if you look at life now, it is all about money. How powerful then, are the words of Christ: “What profit is…
Category: Good vs Evil
Fake News
Thanks to technology, it is so easy now to get information: Anything that is happening in the world, television can feature it; if you need to know certain information, just “Google” it; if you need to send information, just text or send an email. Indeed, while technology is very useful, it has its downside too….
Spiritual Warfare
Luke 4:31-37 When people comment that there seems to be so much evil in the world, with so much anxiety, fear, and uneasiness nowadays, I tell them not to limit to only what is seen. Remember that there is also the unseen. We should remember that there exists the greatest battle happening – spiritual warfare….
Faith and Doubt
In any relationship of trust, doubt is part of the process: For a business partner, one will ask himself if this business partner can be trusted and will not betray or take advantage? For two people in love, one will ask if this person will be faithful no matter what? For best friends, one will…
The Most Respected Professions
Forbes Magazine came up with an article of the most respected professions in the U.S.: No. 5, Engineer; No. 4, Military Officer; No. 3, Firefighter; No.2, Scientist; No.1, Doctor. While there are varied reasons why people would reflect a certain profession, the fact remains that priesthood is not in the top 5. It is not…
Temptation
How often do we hear the words, “The devil made me do it.” When Eve sinned and was being asked by God, her very words, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.” When Adam was being asked by God why did he eat the fruit? “The woman you put here with me – she gave…
Reading the Signs
One of the greatest wonders of the world is nature – beautiful, complex and yes it can also be dangerous. In fact, nature is interrelated. Some interesting facts: If the sky is red during sunset, chances are it is going to be bright and sunny the next day. If the sky is red during sunrise,…
Boldness in Doing Good
Nowadays it seems that those who are doing sinful things are very bold. What are the headlines? The lies, the scandals, pornography, killings and decadent lifestyle. Have we really changed our values system? I remember the older generation saying, “Nevermind if we live a simple lifestyle, nevermind if the food that we eat is simple,…
Light of the World, Salt of the Earth
Matthew 5: 13-16 The 13th of June every year marks the anniversary of the second apparition of Mother Mary in Fatima. In this apparition, some of the things that we discussed were: Mother Mary requested the children to continue to come on the 13th of every month. Pray the Rosary For Lucia to learn to…
The Truth Will Set You Free
John 8: 31-42 One program that is very successful in treating alcoholism is the program Alcoholics Anonymous. It is said that for a person who wants to be healed, the most basic requirement for the alcoholic is to admit that he or she needs help. No denial, no justification, no blaming. Just plain and simple,…