Relevance of the Message of Fatima Today

From May 13, 1917, to October 13, 1917, our Blessed Mother Mary appeared to Lucia (10 years) and her two cousins, Francisco (9 years) and Jacinta (7 years) – in Fatima, Portugal. These children, who were shepherds, came from an ordinary family. Raised in the Catholic faith by their parents, they learned early enough to…

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We Are Witnesses by Faith in His Name!

Acts of the Apostles chapter 3 starts with the encounter between Peter, John, and a disabled man. This encounter changed the life and the identity of this man. He moved from being identified as a beggar at the temple portico to being a man capable of standing and walking. His healing becomes a testimony that…

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He Passed Through the Midst of Them and Went Away

A person hands on the bible and candle on the table

After he was tempted in the desert, Jesus went to the synagogue and inaugurated his public mission (cf. Luke 4, 14-23). At the end of his inaugural message, “All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips .” The Gospel we meditate on today is in continuity…

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Faith That Moves the Heart of God

The mention of the city of Capernaum at the beginning of today’s Gospel by Mark is quite significant. It helps to set the context of his narrative. Capernaum means “Village of comfort.” It is a city where Jesus preached most of his missions accompanied by great signs (Cure of a demoniac Mark 1, 21-28; Cure…

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Keeping Ablaze the Light of Faith and Oil of Love

Keeping Ablaze the Light of Faith and Oil of Love

One of the fascinating and beautiful aspects of the Feast of Nativity is the symbolism of light. Most cities and villages are already shining, especially at night. These lights and decorations remind all, (believers and non-believers), that we are approaching the season of festivities. For us Christians, the symbolism of light focuses our attention on…

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By Your Perseverance You Will Win Salvation

According to the Catholic liturgical calendar, we are gradually coming to the end of the Ordinary Time of the Year. The readings focus our attention on the “end time stories” or “apocalypse.” There is sometimes, if not often, a misunderstanding of the meaning of symbols used in the readings. On this 33rd Sunday, the Word…

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When God is Moved by Human Sufferings

Often in the Gospel Jesus performed miracles (signs) as a response to people’s faith. Jesus saw the faith of the men carrying the paralytic and said to him: “Son your sins are forgiven”, (cf. Mark 2: 5). To the woman who had been sick for 12 years Jesus said: “Daughter, your faith has healed you,…

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Child-Like Faith

One of the most striking aspects of the life of Jesus is his capacity to transform difficult occasions into opportunities to reveal an aspect of his mission and the Kingdom of God. Today we have another opportunity to learn more about our mission as disciples and the mystery of the Kingdom of God. Children’s Encounter…

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