The Bible is often quoted as prohibiting judgment, with the famous line from Matthew 7:1, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.” However, a deeper examination of Scripture reveals that while the Bible does caution against unrighteous judgment,… Continue Reading →
The question of whether God exists or not has been a subject of debate for centuries, with different schools of thought offering varying perspectives. However, one of the most significant consequences of the non-existence of God is the absence of… Continue Reading →
Just like Leo Tolstoy and Mark Fisher did, writing about our emotions is a hard topic, not because it means introspection, but because it leaves us vulnerable to external interpretations, that more than often come not with kindness but with ill intent.
Addressing the controversy surrounding the Vatican’s decision to allow blessings for same-sex couples, Pope Francis said the critics of the guidance, except for Africans, belong to “small ideological groups.” The pontiff claimed that even in Africa, the resistance is more… Continue Reading →
The Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office, stands as a profound tapestry woven through the daily lives of the faithful. This ancient practice traces its roots back to Jewish tradition, where the recitation of psalms and… Continue Reading →
A Christian, a conservative, and ultimately, a decent human outlook on life and love needs to consider that existence is indeed both a gift and a struggle that we could not reject and from which we cannot back down. Its value is both inherent in its nature and given through its ongoing experience, and love, love is the substance that binds it all together, from its conception to its survival.
Fiducia Supplicans, published Monday, reaffirms marriage between a man and a woman, but states the Catholic Church “must shy away from resting its pastoral praxis on the fixed nature of certain doctrinal or disciplinary schemes.” The declaration appears to answer… Continue Reading →
In an age where both courtly love and the Casanova archetype seem to be dead, I still believe some girls deserve their fifteen minutes of a fairy tale, even if inconsequential. After all, we never know who we might end up meeting on the tram.
St. Polycarp of Smyrna, an influential figure in early Christianity, was born around AD 69 in Smyrna (modern-day Izmir, Turkey). Not much is known about his early life, but historical records and accounts from the early Christian Church shed light… Continue Reading →
Dear Friends, these are hours of darkness and confusion, hours in which the mercenaries who infest the Lord’s Fold are unleashed against the good Shepherds – bishops, priests and religious – against the sheep and against the lambs. The mystery of… Continue Reading →
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