THE prophet Isaiah delivers a startling message from God. Speaking to the rulers of Sodom and the people of Gomorrha, God asks, “What are your countless sacrifices to me?” He declares that he has had enough of burnt offerings and ritual sacrifices. Instead, he commands them: “Wash yourselves. Make yourselves clean.
July 13, 2026
FOR years, psychology has helped us understand the labyrinth of the human mind. It explains why we fear, why we love, why we break, and sometimes even why we heal. Yet amid its remarkable advances, one uncomfortable question persists: Is understanding the mind enough to understand the person? The Christian tradition
July 12, 2026
By Fr. Roy Cimagala THE readings for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) deliver a timeless reminder: God never stops sowing. The Divine Sower tirelessly scatters the seed of his living Word into every human heart, always hoping it will take root, grow, and bear abundant fruit. The question is not whether God
July 11, 2026
CHRIST never sugarcoated the cost of following him. As he sent his apostles to the “lost sheep of Israel” (Mt. 10:16-23), he gave them a sobering warning: they would face rejection, persecution, and suffering. They would be hauled before councils, scourged in synagogues, and dragged before governors and kings because they
July 10, 2026
WHEN Christ sent his apostles to proclaim the Gospel, he did not simply give them a mission. He gave them a way of life. “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.” Then came the startling instruction: “Take no gold or
July 9, 2026
MUSIC has always been more than entertainment. It is woven into the fabric of human life and, more importantly, into our spiritual journey. The Bible alone testifies to this truth, containing hundreds of references to singing, musical instruments, and songs. From the Psalms to the heavenly choirs in Revelation, music has
July 8, 2026
ONE unmistakable mark of a true child of God is this: like Christ, we are willing to complicate our life for the good of others. We do not run away from inconvenience when someone needs our help—whether materially, emotionally, or spiritually. Love always demands something, and genuine love never settles for
July 7, 2026
THAT part of the Gospel about the ruler whose daughter had died and the woman suffering from a long illness (Mt. 9:18–26) offers us a powerful lesson on faith, hope, and complete trust in Christ. Though their situations were different, both individuals shared one thing in common: they turned to Christ
July 6, 2026
MODERN society often associates addiction with alcohol or illegal drugs. Yet an increasing number of psychologists, pastoral counselors, and spiritual writers recognize another destructive addiction that has spread quietly through the internet and digital media: pornography. Available at the touch of a screen and often consumed in secrecy, pornography has become
July 5, 2026
CHRIST tells us why. “I confess to thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth,” he said, “because thou hast hidden these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to the little ones.” (Mt 11,25) In short, God’s wisdom can only be shared if we are like the
July 4, 2026
THE story of the doubting Thomas brings to light the phenomenon about doubts in our Christian faith. We should not be surprised by it. We know that doubts about our faith can easily rise in our mind for a number of reasons. Why do we doubt sometimes? Because our capacity to
July 3, 2026
THAT’S what we can learn from that gospel episode about some people presenting a paralytic to Christ, asking for healing. (cfr. Mt 9,1-8) Taking note of their faith in him, Christ did not delay in responding to their plea. But instead of curing the body immediately, Christ cured first the soul
July 2, 2026