Spiritual Growth

A recent homily challenged me to reflect on how to make your life a prayer. As Catholics, we’re called to live in close union with God, not just through formal prayers, but by turning every part of our daily lives into a continuous prayer. Living life as a prayer invites us to go beyond compartmentalized…

I’ve often turned to Scripture for comfort and guidance, but I never quite managed to read the Bible from cover to cover—until I found the “Bible in a Year” podcast by Fr. Mike Schmitz. It’s a simple, structured way to explore the Bible, so I decided to give it a try. With 365 episodes, the…

In the Gospel reading from Mark 10:17-30, Jesus encounters a rich young man who asks a profound question: “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” This passage is filled with rich theological and spiritual insights that challenge us to reflect on our own attachments, our discipleship, and the call to embrace a radical form…

Have you ever thought about the burning fire of God’s love? ❤️‍🔥 Meditating after mass reflecting on the Rosary and the mysteries surrounding Mary. I imagined her in my heart, preparing a space for Jesus. I see a bright light burn up in my closed eyes—brighter than anything I’d felt before. Yellow and orange flames…

Growing in holiness is the lifelong journey of every Catholic. Rooted in our baptismal call, it is the process of becoming more like Christ and aligning our lives with God’s will. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that every person is called to holiness (CCC 2013), and the path to holiness is open to…