I grew up attending mass every Sunday. But the older I got, the more I began questioning the long-term benefit of the faith my parents raised me with. I appreciated some aspects, like the value placed on morality and family. But at 17, I remember thinking, Can’t I have these things without Jesus and the church? […]
Many of us are currently honoring a beautiful season called Lent. I love this season not only because it allows me to fondly reminisce my Catholic upbringing, but also because it helps me fix my priorities. It reminds me to keep God first so I can live the life He wants me to. It helps […]
The man, who is in a stable condition in hospital, has "potentially life-changing injuries" after the overnight attack in Garvagh, County Londonderry. He was shot in the arms and legs.
Over 2.4 billion Christians call one man their spiritual father. His name is Abraham. Interestingly, when God first told Abraham he would become the father of many, he was the father of none. Not to mention, he was a nomad with not much to his name. Still, throughout Scripture, God made Abraham incredible promises. Ones […]
It’s been about three years since we first heard the word that changed our world—COVID. While many of COVID’s effects were evident immediately, some didn’t show up until later, but their impact proved far-reaching and long-lasting. One such effect was caused by prolonged isolation. Studies from the CDC and the US Census Bureau reported that from […]
You’ve probably heard the saying, “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” But practically, what does that mean? Well, in relationships, the main thing is love. So when two people focus on loving as God does, the relationship flourishes. In building successful careers, the main thing is wisdom. So when […]
I heard a compelling story from our longtime friend and missionary statesmen, P.G. Vargis. He shared how as a young man in India, he had gone to visit one of the Hindu Holy Festivals at the Ganges River. He wasn’t there to participate but to pray and share the gospel with those who were open. This […]
“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” Mother Teresa Mother Teresa spent her life showing the world what real love looked like. For almost fifty years she served the poor and destitute of Calcutta, India. She had a home for the dying because she wanted people to die with dignity, knowing […]