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2025-09-29T11:01:10+08:00

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Love That Conquers Pain: Seeing the Enduring Beauty of Life

Last updated on: September 29, 2025 at 11:01 am By Jocelyn Soriano

Living in this painful world is never easy. From the moment that we’re born until our very last breath, we experience suffering of all kinds. Some of these are mental or emotional. Others consist of extreme physical pain that seems to take away every last bit of goodness and beauty in life. Pain is real. The truth of it cannot be denied. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could just wish it all away? But to live is to accept... Read more

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Health, Fitness and Religion

2025-10-16T14:41:08+08:00

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What Movies and TV Shows Get Wrong About Heaven and Angels

Last updated on: October 16, 2025 at 2:41 pm By Jocelyn Soriano

From Netflix hits to blockbuster movies, there is no shortage of stories that captivate our imagination when it comes to heaven and angelic beings. Even Korean dramas have already joined in creating shows that aim to satisfy our craving for the heavenly realms. Out of these media, however, how many were able to faithfully show the truth about the spiritual world? If you’re coming from a Christian or a Catholic perspective, you may have noticed some concepts from these films... Read more

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Religious Music and Entertainment

2025-09-15T10:08:21+08:00

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7 Ways We Excuse Ourselves From Sin

Last updated on: September 15, 2025 at 10:08 am By Jocelyn Soriano

“Men do not differ much about what things they will call evils; they differ enormously about what evils they will call excusable.” – G.K. Chesterton Many people seem confused about what is right and wrong, not because the truth is hard to find, but because of the many excuses they have in mind. “It’s for the greater good,” we’d say. Or we’ll reason, “there is no other way.” But how can it be the way if the way itself is... Read more

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2025-09-11T12:02:10+08:00

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7 Ways That God Loves Even the Bad People

Last updated on: September 11, 2025 at 12:02 pm By Jocelyn Soriano

Have you ever wondered if God loves even the bad people? How can God love those who are in darkness? How can He love those who hurt others? It seems to be a natural human response to be repulsed by evil. We may fail to live up to our own standards of goodness, and we may sometimes be confused about what is evil or not, but if we consider something as bad, we naturally find it repugnant. Perhaps this is... Read more

General Christian

2025-10-06T17:44:39+08:00

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Are Digital Devices Corrupting Children’s Hearts?

Last updated on: October 6, 2025 at 5:44 pm By Jocelyn Soriano

“With all vigilance guard your heart, for in it are the sources of life.” – Proverbs 4:23 NABRE Empathy, compassion and self-control – these are probably some of the most important things we want to teach our children. We want to raise a generation that knows how to love and to be loved. A generation with their hearts set in the right place so that they can make this world a better place. Living in this digital age, however, we... Read more

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Technology and Religion

2025-09-24T09:24:29+08:00

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Should the Catholic Church Be Involved in Politics?

Last updated on: September 24, 2025 at 9:24 am By Jocelyn Soriano

In today’s secular world, we often hear people say that the Church should stay out of politics. After all, isn’t there a clear separation between Church and State? “The Church has no right to interfere in government affairs.” “Priests should focus only on spiritual matters.” “We live in modern times.” Those were just some of the complaints of those who feel that the Church is overstepping the boundaries when it comes to politics. On the other hand, Christian believers often... Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

separation of Church and State

2025-09-08T10:51:23+08:00

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4 Ways That Fear Can Lead Us To Sin

Last updated on: September 8, 2025 at 10:51 am By Jocelyn Soriano

When you imagine a sinful person, do you usually picture a confident person in mind? Perhaps you saw them as villains who constantly laugh, those who always felt certain about how to accomplish their evil deeds. Based from personal experience, however, I often noticed that during those times that I sinned, it wasn’t confidence that brought me there but fear. What is fear? While we can all lump it into a single definition, we shouldn’t be too quick in doing... Read more

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2025-08-30T09:06:40+08:00

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What Do Our Spiritual Highs Tell Us?

Last updated on: August 30, 2025 at 9:06 am By Jocelyn Soriano

Have you ever had those moments when you felt a certain kind of “spiritual high”? By spiritual high, what I mean is that feeling of being in a state of holiness and closeness to God. It may be after hearing a very inspiring Christian song or reading an enlightening Bible verse. It could also be after a very deep and peaceful prayer. I had those moments. The truth is that there may always be a temptation for me to crave... Read more

General Christian

2025-09-09T09:35:52+08:00

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How Faith Can Help You During Sleepless Nights

Last updated on: September 9, 2025 at 9:35 am By Jocelyn Soriano

Do you have difficulty falling asleep? Do you suffer from insomnia and wonder whether your Catholic faith can help you rest better during the night? While we should never forget to apply practical means as well as seek medical help when needed, we should also never forget the role of our faith when it comes to having a good night’s sleep. So in addition to drinking your milk, getting enough sunlight and exercise during the day and having a comfortable... Read more

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Health, Fitness and Religion

2025-08-04T13:40:37+08:00

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Are Religious People Too Harsh?

Last updated on: August 4, 2025 at 1:40 pm By Jocelyn Soriano

When I listen to some religious people, there are times when I feel a bit of a heartache. I get it that most are so fervent in their faith that they can’t help but share it with others. I also get it that I’m still weak in faith, struggling to follow the Lord and often stumble along the way. But at times, I can’t help but ask, “Is this what holiness sounds like?” Because during such times, holiness can sound... Read more

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