Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi Sunday, also known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, falls this year on Sunday, June 19. Originally proposed as a feast day by St. Thomas Aquinas, this liturgical solemnity honors the Eucharist, reminding all to recognize that...
What is Ascension Day and how is it marked?

What is Ascension Day and how is it marked?

What is Ascension Day? For 40 days after his resurrection on Easter Sunday, the Bible says that Jesus travelled and preached with his apostles, preparing them for his departure from Earth. Ascension Day marks the moment Jesus literally ascended into heaven before his...
7 Things That Will Always Hold You Back in Life

7 Things That Will Always Hold You Back in Life

Your personal and professional lives make up your entire life. Though they are often viewed as separate functions to your being, they contribute to the mass product that is yourself. They make up who you are as a person. They are your life, so, no matter which...
Encountering Christ:

Encountering Christ:

  Changing Fortunes: Seven disciples of Jesus spent a night fishing and came up empty; not one fish found its way into their nets. All of their emotions surrounding failure and futility would have been swirling in those early morning hours. We have no reason to...

Reclaiming the Norm

The kind of courage and uncompromising obedience that Peter and team display today is a cardinal trait that should define the Church and her every member. However, it hasn’t always been the case with us Christians in many places, unfortunately. Often, we find an...
How truth is presented to us

How truth is presented to us

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we celebrate the great Feast of one of the Four Evangelists, namely that of St. Mark the Evangelist, who was one of the earliest disciples of the Lord. According to Church traditions, St. Mark was one of the companions of the...