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What makes us valuable? Is it our looks, our professional accomplishments, or our material possessions? While these things might make us feel good about ourselves, they don't define our true worth. Imagine a shiny toy that looks impressive on the outside, but when you pick it up, it's hollow and ...

Faith helps us navigate the struggles, the fatigue, and the noon-day experiences of our lives. Ugochukwu was the loveliest child in my family and my youngest brother. I loved him so much. Shortly after my ordination, he passed at 14. It was the most trying experience for my family. Meanwhile, ...

The Blessed Lord uses two metaphors to speak to the witnessing life of his disciples in the Gospel of Matthew 5: 13-16. They are the famous lines–"you are the salt of the earth" and "you are the light of the world." This reflection sheds light on these two metaphors and ...

Testimonies of divine epiphany moments or revelations are around us, and the feast of epiphany is the right time to share them. As the proud father of four children, a man had always been actively involved in his family's lives. But one of his three sons had a particular passion ...

It is with great reverence and hope that I honor our beloved pope Benedict XVI. It pleased the Lord to call back home on December 31, 2022. He was a man of deep faith, wisdom, and courage who led the Catholic Church with love and humility. His commitment to living ...

Martha is a young girl who moved to the small town of Bethlehem. She quickly falls in love with the town's quaint charm. But something about Bethlehem makes her feel as though she has been there before. One day, Martha decided to explore the nearby woods. She stumbles upon an ...

A Christmas story about an orphan who the infant Jesus blessed with a gift of a lovely adopted family. He lives happily ever. Jim is a lonely boy. He has a rough life. His father died young, and his mother was consumed with depression. So, she turned to alcohol as ...

Two themes emerge in my engagement with God's Word today–the archetype of the Christian faith journey and the theological motif of God's authority over the created order. In my book, Our Journey to God, I wrote extensively about the former, a thorough exploration of Abraham's faith journey. In this reflection, I ...

Many people wouldn't think of the Bible as a source of business or organizational leadership advice, but it has a lot to say about succession planning. There are plenty of biblical tips that can help any leader transition smoothly to the next phase in their leadership. Here are a few ...

I don't know about you, but I find comfort in the truth that God calls and chooses the imperfect for a spectacular mission. It's like He knows we're going to mess up, so He picks someone who makes mistakes. And then, instead of getting mad at us for messing up, ...