Mortification
Mortification in simple terms is the action of subduing one’s bodily desires. But according to The Roman Catholic Church, mortification of the flesh literally means
cheerfulness
A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, but when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken, Proverbs 15:13. Cheerfulness is a virtue and according
Caring For Little Things
Saint Josemaria always saw in the care for little things a way to respond to God’s infinite love for us, we will require perseverance and
The virtue of Prudence – the example of Saint Joseph
Prudence is the intellectual virtue by which a human being recognizes in any matter at hand what is good and what is evil. Prudence is
PARENTS PASSING ON THE FAITH TO THEIR CHILDREN
Let me begin with the quotation from the bible in Deuteronomy 6:4-9. We read a portion of Moses’ important message to all Israel: “Hear, O
Sanctifying Human Love
Our words and actions should be such as to help us all escape the vicious circles of condemnation and vengeance which continue to ensnare individuals and nations, encouraging expressions of hatred. The words of Christians ought to be a constant encouragement to communion and, even in those cases where they must firmly condem evil, they should never try to rupture relationships.
Spirit of Service
So one particular weekend, I was at work and all of a sudden it dawned upon me that I was the only one at work. I’m here at work, and I’m saying, “What are you doing? You’re doing all this stuff, and you’re not getting anything in return. Why are you doing this? Are you just obsessed?