Voice in the Wilderness

Category: Reflections

Voice in the Wilderness

My story has a miracle. A living, breathing one. A child. Disabled and perfect. It’s probably not something a lot of people would call a miracle. My four-year-old daughter is a child that nobody prays for. Quite the contrary, people pray to not have a … Continue reading Voice in the Wilderness →

Marriage – A Biblical Perspective

Mark bolts out of the room with an air of significance about him, glancing casually across the hall for his better half. With an exaggerated frown, and displeasure writ large on his face, he hollers, “Margaret, it’s getting late! Haven’t you packed my lunch yet? … Continue reading Marriage – A Biblical Perspective →

Anticipating Advent with the Joyful Mysteries

With Christmas round the corner, popular Christmas songs and carols such as ‘O Come all ye faithful,’ ‘Joy to the world’ and more air on radio and television channels to get us in the festive spirit. But have you pondered on what exactly is the … Continue reading Anticipating Advent with the Joyful Mysteries →

King in a Manger

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger” (Luke 2:11-12) “Once in our … Continue reading King in a Manger →

BIBLE STUDY ON GENESIS: Comparison between Jesus and Joseph – Fr Joseph Edattu VC

A homily by Fr. Joseph Edattu, VC based on the shadow of Jesus in the character of Joseph in the book of Genesis. In the reflection on the book of Genesis, we were having a bible study about the life of Joseph of the Old … Continue reading BIBLE STUDY ON GENESIS: Comparison between Jesus and Joseph – Fr Joseph Edattu VC →

Jesus Brings Peace and Joy into our Lives

Transcribed talk by Fr Jose Palliyil VC A talk based on the Gospel of Luke 24:35-48 My dear brothers and sisters, Through this Gospel reading, Jesus tells you that He is coming to you to bring His peace into your life. We know from the … Continue reading Jesus Brings Peace and Joy into our Lives →

I am Eve, who was blind to true love and embraced bitter deceit

I am the first daughter of God, created in the womb of Eden. My husband gave me the name Eve, as I was to be the mother of all mankind and I make known my testimony of the real love of my Father, that I … Continue reading I am Eve, who was blind to true love and embraced bitter deceit →

The Ten Commandments – A Reference Guide to Christian Life

The Decalogue, popularly known as The Ten Commandments are a set of biblical principles pertaining to morality and devotion that function as the foundation stone to Christian ethical life. For most Christians, The Ten Commandments are a reference guide to fundamentals of Christian living and accepted behavioral patterns to create a … Continue reading The Ten Commandments – A Reference Guide to Christian Life →

BIBLE STUDY ON GENESIS: God Gives Grace According to One’s Character—Fr. Joseph Edattu VC

A talk by Fr. Joseph Edattu, VC based on Genesis 28:10. This verse is about the Old Testament patriarch Jacob. He is a man of deceit. He is a man of deceit because he cheated his father and his brother. He was busy cheating others, … Continue reading BIBLE STUDY ON GENESIS: God Gives Grace According to One’s Character—Fr. Joseph Edattu VC →

Share the Gift of Faith wherever you go

Transcribed talk by Fr Jose Palliyil VC “Go out to the whole world and proclaim the Good News”- Mark 16:9-15 (NRSV) My dear brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, today’s Gospel teaches us the responsibility of being a Christian. We are all Christians. We hear … Continue reading Share the Gift of Faith wherever you go →

Are you ready to get back up?

Author J.K. Rowling had one of her first drafts for a book rejected by 12 different publishers. Thomas Edison attempted to build one of his inventions for years with 1000 unsuccessful tries. The reason the world still remembers these people is not due to their … Continue reading Are you ready to get back up? →

Is the future of the Church in danger?

The church has survived and thrived through worse problems than whatever is worrying us today. The Church belongs to Jesus and not to us and He knows what he’s supposed to do. Christ has an incredible history of pulling together all His people in every … Continue reading Is the future of the Church in danger? →

Alleluia! Have you Made a Joyful Sound to the Lord Lately?

“Hallelujah! How good it is to sing to our God, for praise is pleasant and lovely” (Psalm 147:1, CSB). Alleluia! Praise Jesus our Lord and Savior! Shout it out loud dear reader. Don’t be shy to make a joyful sound to the Lord. Don’t be … Continue reading Alleluia! Have you Made a Joyful Sound to the Lord Lately? →

Living As Per The Will of God Vs Life Conformed To The World

“Anyone who resolves to do the will of God will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own.” – John 7:17 As human beings, we all have a free will and our own conscious, informed choices. We can … Continue reading Living As Per The Will of God Vs Life Conformed To The World →

How do I know God is calling me to the Priesthood?

by Fr. Jean Laurent Marie – interviewed by Priya Malkani Many lay Catholics, often wonder, what is it like to live the extraordinary life of a priest, especially thinking of those priests who have touched their lives, are friends of theirs, or great examples for them … Continue reading How do I know God is calling me to the Priesthood? →