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03/03/2016 14:01
By Ainish Philip
One fine morning, when St. Francis of Assisi went out to pray in the fields, he walked beside the church of San Damiano, which was almost in ruins because of its extreme age. Guided by the Holy Spirit, he went inside the church. He knelt before the crucifix and prayed with tear...
02/12/2015 22:55
By Ainish Philip
As we await for the Word to become flesh among us (John 1:14), let us observe a few things we can do this Advent season.
Word of God : Just as we need food for our bodies to energize us, we need God’s Word everyday as food for our soul. If we are continually fed with God’s Word, we...
24/02/2015 18:04
By Ainish Philip
Ephesians 5:16 St. Paul asks us to make the best use of time, because the days are evil. Jesus tells us that the last days will be like the days of Noah and of Lot, in which the people ate, drank, bought, sold, planted, built, and so on (Luke 17:26-30). If you notice, these things...
08/01/2015 18:51
By Ainish Philip
In the book of Exodus we read how the Lord dries the Red Sea making it possible for the people of Israel to walk across it to freedom. The Egyptians are drowned and killed in the sea. I have always tried to picture this great victory in my mind. The Israelites might have travelled...
25/12/2014 14:31
Wishing you a blessed Christmas. May the infant Jesus, ‘Emmanuel’ be with you every moment of your life!
Merry Christmas!
Be Holy! Be on Fire!
Stay in peace. Stay with Jesus.
07/12/2014 17:59
By Ainish Philip
“A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter; he who finds one finds a treasure.” Sirach 6:14.
Are you among the ones who love to attend retreats, follow ups, and prayer groups? Have you ever noticed how God puts us among people who are spiritually hungry and whose journey towards...
01/10/2014 13:25
By Ainish Philip
"Even if the fire of love seemed to have gone out, I would keep on throwing fuel in it and Jesus would take care to light it up again." St. Therese of Lisieux
Perhaps the only motive of St Therese of Lisieux, also known as the ‘Little Flower’ was - to give glory to the Lord...
05/09/2014 21:38
By Guest Blogger
Isaiah 44:21 ‘O Israel, you will not be forgotten by me.’
I have forgotten my God many a times. I have left Him at the altar, I have abandoned Him in my personal space, I have ignored Him in counsel. Yet, He never forgot me! I am sure I don’t speak for myself but for a vast...
26/08/2014 23:37
By Ainish Philip
Luke chapter 15: 11-32 talks about the famous ‘Prodigal Son’ story where the son forgets about his father and enjoys life for himself. Eventually he gets back to his senses and decides to get back to his father. He expects to be ridiculed and reprimanded and is willing to be a...
14/05/2014 18:25
By Ainish Philip
On a recent visit to one of the local churches, my attention was drawn to a couple of young girls who were dressed in tight, skin revealing short dresses. As they stood in one of the front pews completely oblivious to the fact that they were feast to many ogling eyes, I prayed a...
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