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2026-08-14T12:36:05+08:00

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Did Jesus Really Multiply the Loaves and Fish?

Last updated on: August 14, 2026 at 12:36 pm By Jocelyn Soriano

The feeding of the multitude is one of Jesus’ greatest miracles. It was so extraordinary that after this, the people wanted Him to be king. But why do many modern interpretations suggest that this did not actually take place? The Idea of Sharing Some popular schools of thought today preach that instead of the loaves and fish being multiplied, the true miracle was the miracle of sharing among the people. With this concept, homilies and other commentaries hope to inspire... Read more

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2026-07-20T14:08:41+08:00

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Still Hurting After You’ve Forgiven? Here’s Why

Last updated on: July 20, 2026 at 2:08 pm By Jocelyn Soriano

Have you ever thought you’d forgiven someone only to end up feeling hurt again? Sooner or later, old memories begin to resurface. Wounds reopen. And you wonder whether you’ve forgiven at all. Forgiveness and Memories I think forgiveness has a lot to do with our memories. Memories that make us suffer. Memories that hurt us again and again. Memories that keep us paralyzed and unable to move on. It is true that forgiveness starts from the will. It begins when... Read more

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2026-06-29T09:15:00+08:00

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When There Is No Apology: Finding Healing in Christ

Last updated on: June 29, 2026 at 9:15 am By Jocelyn Soriano

Sometimes, there is no apology, no restitution, and no change of heart. You don’t hear the words you wanted or find the answers you seek. How could they have done that? What did I do to deserve this? Why couldn’t they even see my pain? No matter how much you try to think about it, your hurts just come back again and again. And the very people responsible don’t even seem to care. How could they go on as though... Read more

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2026-07-26T00:32:00+08:00

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7 Signs We May Already Be Living the Apocalypse

Last updated on: July 26, 2026 at 12:32 am By Jocelyn Soriano

When people think about the Apocalypse, they usually imagine a scenario of destruction leading to the end of the world. Perhaps that is why some catastrophes are also called biblical or apocalyptic. When the extent of the damage is so big, we can’t help but think the end could be very near. The truth is that no one knows the exact day of judgment. Jesus Himself cautioned us against those who would falsely claim that He has come. Yet even... Read more

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2026-07-15T10:18:08+08:00

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What Is Hell Really Like? The Reality of Eternal Loneliness

Last updated on: July 15, 2026 at 10:18 am By Jocelyn Soriano

What is the most terrifying punishment of hell? Is it the unquenchable fire? Is it the darkness? Or is it the most painful reality of being utterly alone? For some people, the idea of being alone may not seem like the worst suffering. On the contrary, it could have been their subconscious goal at some point in their lives. Haven’t we all felt annoyed so much that all we ever wanted was to be left alone? Or have we not... Read more

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2026-07-09T09:17:19+08:00

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Are Single People Overlooked by God?

Last updated on: July 9, 2026 at 9:17 am By Jocelyn Soriano

As a single person in my fifties, I often felt the stigma of not being married. If you’re like me, the people around you may also nag you all the time. It’s as though they are saying you are missing something beautiful; why aren’t you doing anything about it? How could you not be married by now? Aren’t your standards too high? When are you going to start dating? To some people who may want to give you some words... Read more

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2026-06-06T10:30:22+08:00

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What Can You Offer Jesus Today?

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 10:30 am By Jocelyn Soriano

Compared to the martyrs and saints who offered extraordinary sacrifices and even their very lives for God, we may feel that what we can offer is very little to God. As a result, we may not offer what we have at all. After all, won’t they be insignificant in the eyes of God? But if we remember the story of Jesus feeding thousands of people, do we not recall how it all began with five loaves of bread and two... Read more

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2026-06-05T14:14:36+08:00

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Practical Tips on Prayer From an 18th-Century Priest

Last updated on: June 5, 2026 at 2:14 pm By Jocelyn Soriano

Have you ever felt so distracted in prayer that you repeated it? I’m guilty of this one. There were times when I thought I must not have prayed well enough that I repeated the prayer to make sure I did not pray in vain. But did you know that an 18th-Century priest advised against this? In his writings, Fr. Carlo Giuseppe Quadrupani expressed that dryness and other distractions in prayer don’t necessarily have to discourage us. Neither do we have... Read more

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2026-06-04T13:04:13+08:00

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What Is God Asking You To Do Today?

Last updated on: June 4, 2026 at 1:04 pm By Jocelyn Soriano

We have often wondered what God wants us to do for the rest of our lives. What could be our life purpose? To what vocation are we being called by God? These are very important to know. But there is another question that is just as significant: What does God want me to do today? Have you ever wondered what God wanted you to do just for the day? We may be so busy thinking about the future that we... Read more

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2026-06-10T19:51:35+08:00

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5 Ways We Can Protect Our Human Dignity in the Age of AI

Last updated on: June 10, 2026 at 7:51 pm By Jocelyn Soriano

Artificial intelligence continues to transform nearly every aspect of our lives. From the workplace to education, communication and even warfare, AI has quickly gained ground and has become a vital tool to accomplish even the most complex tasks. In light of this, Pope Leo XIV has issued his encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, reminding us of our God-given dignity amid drastic technological progress. How do we use AI without being enslaved to it along the way? How do we safeguard our humanity... Read more

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