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2025-04-09T08:01:20+08:00

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6 Practical Ways to Avoid the Sin of Gossip

Last updated on: April 9, 2025 at 8:01 am By Jocelyn Soriano

Gossip is a common sin that even Christians may fail to recognize or repent of in their own lives. It is so quick to come and to spread that before we realize it, we have been a part of a rumor that has affected the lives of other people. It is easier to recognize what’s wrong with gossip when we’re the ones who have been hurt by it or when our loved ones have become the victims of rumors. But... Read more

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2025-04-02T19:48:25+08:00

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Powerful Catholic Prayers and Devotions to Relieve Anxiety

Last updated on: April 2, 2025 at 7:48 pm By Jocelyn Soriano

If you are currently struggling with anxiety, you can find assistance in some Catholic prayers, devotions and other activities. These can help calm your mind by bringing you closer to God’s peaceful presence. They lead you to greater trust in God’s love, providence and protection and give you a sense of the consoling love of God. You may want to try the following prayers, devotions and practices to help overcome your anxiety: 1. Prayers and Devotions The Holy Rosary As... Read more

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Health, Fitness and Religion

2025-03-26T08:49:34+08:00

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6 Unforgettable Quotes on Mercy by Pope Francis

Last updated on: March 26, 2025 at 8:49 am By Jocelyn Soriano

Pope John Paul II may have been the pope known as the Pope of Mercy, having emphasized God’s mercy in his teachings and being the one to approve and promote the devotion to the Divine Mercy, but we cannot deny how Pope Francis has carried on this advocacy in our time. After all, wasn’t Pope Francis who said this unforgettable quote: “…who am I to judge?” While the said quote may have been a point of argument from people with... Read more

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2025-03-17T13:57:35+08:00

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What Does The Bible Say About Friendship?

Last updated on: March 17, 2025 at 1:57 pm By Jocelyn Soriano

“There are friends who bring ruin, but there are true friends more loyal than a brother.” -Proverbs 18:24 (NABRE) Can you remember those times when a Godly friend helped you through a difficult situation? On the other hand, have you been betrayed or hurt by someone close to you? How do we become a good friend? And how do we find that kind of friendship that can lead us closer to God and assist us in times of need? The... Read more

General Christian

2025-03-10T11:48:01+08:00

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5 Ways To Discern God’s Plan for Your Life

Last updated on: March 10, 2025 at 11:48 am By Jocelyn Soriano

Have you ever wanted to know God’s plan for your life? What could be your calling? Is there a particular vocation you are currently drawn to? Discerning God’s plan for our lives doesn’t only happen when we are young. It can also happen at other times in our lives when we think about the path we’re currently taking and whether we want to take a new direction. But how do you know whether what you’re feeling aligns with God’s will... Read more

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Careers, Workplace and Religion

2025-02-18T18:09:11+08:00

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Too Sinful For God’s Love? 3 Bible Verses To Keep In Mind

Last updated on: February 18, 2025 at 6:09 pm By Jocelyn Soriano

Have you ever experienced a time when you felt you were too sinful to be loved by God? I know that this sounds absurd to many, but I’ve had times like that. Times when I wondered whether I have sinned too much and God considered me a hopeless case. And why not? Didn’t He bless me so much? Didn’t He instruct me in the way I should go? Didn’t He provide so many channels to strengthen me with His grace?... Read more

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2025-01-31T09:08:00+08:00

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When Is It Easiest To Forget About God?

Last updated on: January 31, 2025 at 9:08 am By Jocelyn Soriano

Have you ever realized why some people who used to be Christians eventually lose their faith in God? Some even studied in Catholic schools when they were young yet ended up not practicing their faith when they grew up. There could be various reasons as there are individuals involved. After all, we don’t live similar lives. Still, we can try to find out the most common reasons why people lose their faith in God. Here are some of the most... Read more

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2025-02-19T09:58:14+08:00

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6 Ways An Asteroid Can Bring About The Apocalypse

Last updated on: February 19, 2025 at 9:58 am By Jocelyn Soriano

Could an asteroid soon bring about the end of the world? Amid news of asteroid Bennu’s possible collision with Earth, various articles have tried to illustrate its immediate and long-term impact on our planet. This includes a research article from Science Advances that mentions drastic changes in the planet’s climate and ecosystems. Reading such articles, I can’t help but recall the various disasters foretold in the Apocalypse. It’s as though the writer of this book has known all along how... Read more

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Technology and Religion

2025-02-15T16:21:07+08:00

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Why Should We Thank God Before He Answers Our Prayers?

Last updated on: February 15, 2025 at 4:21 pm By Jocelyn Soriano

Should we thank God after receiving His blessings? Or should we thank Him even before we receive the answer to our prayers? Our common reasoning inclines us to do that first. Whenever we receive something, we feel grateful and we thank God for His blessings. However, the example shown by Jesus Christ tells us something else: “Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to those who were reclining, and also as much of the fish as they... Read more

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2025-01-30T14:24:06+08:00

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7 Ways of Rekindling Your Relationship Through Faith

Last updated on: January 30, 2025 at 2:24 pm By Jocelyn Soriano

Are there relationships beyond repair? Or can faith find a way to rekindle your relationship? While the world sees romantic love as something that gives meaning to life, we have also witnessed how countless relationships have failed. Some started out so well that couples thought they could never ask for more. Through the years, however, they have realized that a relationship is not at all a bed of roses. There are many ups and downs when it comes to a... Read more

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