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2025-07-31T09:59:19+08:00

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What’s Your Sacrifice at This Season in Your Life?

Last updated on: July 31, 2025 at 9:59 am By Jocelyn Soriano

“My sacrifice, O God, is a contrite spirit; a contrite, humbled heart, O God, you will not scorn.” – Psalms 51:19 NABRE What can we offer Him who made all things and who has all things? What sacrifice could possibly be worthy to give to Him who has sacrificed His very life so that He may save us all? The saints have shown us various things that can be done. They have fasted, lived in seclusion, and given up their... Read more

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2025-08-20T07:51:09+08:00

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Why Doesn’t God Heal Everyone?

Last updated on: August 20, 2025 at 7:51 am By Jocelyn Soriano

It is hard to remember anyone that God refused to heal in the Bible. He cured even those who were not Jews. It’s no wonder that many people talk about healing as though it were only a matter of faith. The idea is that since God is both powerful and good, the only thing that can keep us from being healed is our lack of faith in Him. This puts the sick in a very unique yet precarious position. If... Read more

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2025-07-30T11:57:26+08:00

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Why Do Catholics Pray Long and Repetitious Prayers?

Last updated on: July 30, 2025 at 11:57 am By Jocelyn Soriano

Are Catholics guilty of what Jesus warned us about in regard to prayer? When Catholics pray the Holy Rosary or the Divine Mercy Chaplet, are they babbling empty words like the pagans did? “When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard because of their many words.” – Matthew 6:7 (NRSVCE) According to the above Bible verse that is often quoted to warn people against praying long... Read more

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2025-07-23T08:22:12+08:00

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4 Reasons Why Jesus Gave Us The Eucharist

Last updated on: July 23, 2025 at 8:22 am By Jocelyn Soriano

Before Jesus ascended to heaven, He commissioned the disciples to preach the Gospel to all nations with the assurance that He would be with them even to the very end of the world. “…and behold I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world.” – Matthew 28:20 (DRA) Reflecting upon these words, how do we Christians often think Jesus would still be with us? Do we content ourselves with the thought that Jesus is watching over... Read more

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Education and Religion

2025-07-14T17:01:59+08:00

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Should You Never Get Angry?

Last updated on: July 14, 2025 at 5:01 pm By Jocelyn Soriano

After experiencing the negative effects of anger, many people may decide to never get angry at all. At first glance, this seems to be the wisest choice. After all, isn’t anger one of those emotions that wreak havoc in our relationships? Anger often makes us say things we’d only regret later on. Sometimes, even though we have already explained that we didn’t mean what we said, the damage and hurt it caused remain. However, is setting aside anger forever without... Read more

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2025-07-23T08:21:41+08:00

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What Should We Wear To Church?

Last updated on: July 23, 2025 at 8:21 am By Jocelyn Soriano

Does God care what we wear when we go to Church? Or does God look only at the heart? There is no lack of argument from various sides when it comes to dress codes for Church, especially for Catholics when going to mass. Some people seem more on the lenient side, not caring about one’s clothes as much as caring about one’s sincerity. Others are stricter and have more specific requirements when it comes to the appropriate Church attire. What... Read more

General Christian

2025-07-16T19:42:05+08:00

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Superman’s True Source of Strength Isn’t the Sun—It’s This

Last updated on: July 16, 2025 at 7:42 pm By Jocelyn Soriano

From the Sun? When asked where Superman gets his strength, most people would answer that it comes from the yellow sun. Without it, even his ability to heal is hindered. After watching the 2025 film, however, I have realized something else. This one is deeper. And this is where Superman’s true strength comes from. (Note: There will be Spoilers ahead.) But before going to that, let’s first have a little background on the movie. In this film, Superman is already... Read more

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2025-06-25T13:12:45+08:00

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What Is the Remedy for Our Struggle Between Good and Evil?

Last updated on: June 25, 2025 at 1:12 pm By Jocelyn Soriano

I would like to think that every person wants to do what is right. Created in God’s image, this desire is embedded deeply into our being. We want to be good, kind, loving and true. But the fall of this world into sin has made it very difficult for us. Although this desire for goodness was never lost, it has been covered by so much darkness. Our weaknesses keep us from fulfilling this God-given desire. What happens is that many... Read more

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2025-06-30T12:09:26+08:00

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5 Life Lessons from Squid Game You Probably Missed

Last updated on: June 30, 2025 at 12:09 pm By Jocelyn Soriano

Is there a life lesson we can learn from a show that is filled with so much violence and so many deaths? As a Netflix series tagged with a 16+ maturity rating that includes violence, sex and suicide, Squid Game may not be your typical Christian choice for a binge-watch. Even for adults, this show could turn off many viewers who do not want to see the tragic deaths of many characters. All of these, however, cannot say that there... Read more

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2025-06-16T11:45:07+08:00

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Why Is It So Hard To Avoid the Sin of Gossip?

Last updated on: June 16, 2025 at 11:45 am By Jocelyn Soriano

The sin of gossip is something that is often the topic of jokes even for those who regularly go to Church. It looks so widespread and so obvious that we wonder why it seems so difficult to avoid. Why can’t people turn away from it when it’s so damaging to the community? Is gossip really that hard to avoid? Here are some reasons why the sin of gossip seems so difficult to overcome: 1. It wears a mask It’s true.... Read more

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