By our baptism, we are called to share in the threefold ministry of Christ: as king, prophet, and priest. Today’s liturgy emphasizes this special calling and the need to embrace the prophetic mission in our contemporary world, aligning with the mission of Gratia Vobis Ministry (GVM): “To inspire, foster spiritual…
As I read today’s Gospel, these words of Jesus deeply resonated in me: “It is enough for the disciple that he become like his teacher.” I think that in these words, Jesus sets the ultimate goal of discipleship for us: to become like Him. In Mt 11: 29, Jesus says:…
“Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves.” Mt 10:16. The discipleship command given to the Apostles and to us as His disciples, seems difficult to understand. Has anyone ever met sheep that are as shrewd as…
When we buy some products, they usually come with a manual containing the “Instructions for Use” or “Terms of Reference”. It is always recommended to read the instructions carefully before use. If one wants to get the best out of the product purchased, one must be faithful to the instructions…
If you had lived during the time of Jesus, would you have recognized him? How would you have known him to be the Son of God? Indeed, we would have been hard-pressed to understand His true identity, as his own disciples were. It could be said that the Gospels are…
Being nosy can be more than just annoying. The nosy are quick to jump to conclusions and just as fast to spill information not meant for the public. They are often rumormongers, fishing for the latest news and craving the juiciest gossip. This behavior can lead to a loss of…
As much as I did not plan this out, the pneuma seems to be driving these past few posts, in a literal sense. This post is being written in “real time.” I am going to try and pull together a few scattered thoughts and let this wind take me where…
Among the images of God depicted in Scripture, the portrayal of God as gracious, merciful, close to people, and in charge of healing and wholeness stands pre-eminent. In the history of Israel and Jesus’ ministry on earth, we see God’s patient pedagogy in dealing with human beings. This process involves…
“He was not able to perform any mighty deed there […] He was amazed at their lack of faith.” ~ Mark 6:5-6 Since Christ is God, He contains within His Divine Nature the attribute of omnipotence, i.e., being all-powerful. He does not need any other source of strength outside Himself…
Life does not run a straight course. It is full of changes and exhibits diverse emotions. It can be sweet sometimes. It can sometimes also be insipid or outright bitter. Life can become so stormy and scalding that believers could be tempted to doubt the faithfulness of God. Some have…