All Saints' Day and Souls' Day during the pandemic

A few weeks ago, a cousin underwent brain tumor surgery. A mountain of prayers from family and friends rose to the heavens on the days...

Have you ever thought of what the afterlife would be? I know that heaven is the most beautiful place. I've heard and read about it. And...

This is a rare second post for the day. And it's for a good reason - It's World Smile Day! Have you noticed that when you smile, you...

Celebrations in October

Yesterday, September 23, was the Feast of Padre Pio. I was looking forward to celebrating Mass, where I expected the homily to be the...

Today could be the birthday of a family or a dear friend of yours. We usually call the celebrant, greet and wish them many more years,...

It's the 19th anniversary of 9-11. Over 3000 died and many more thousands followed from related illnesses and complications of the...

A speaker shared this story. There were two neighbors living in the countryside. One day, Neighbor A's horse ran away. Neighbor B said,...

I believe most people want to know what's in store for them in the future. Wouldn't it be nice to pinpoint precisely when Covid will be...

About two months ago, the wife of a co-worker of a cousin was brought to the Emergency Room on a Saturday and passed away the following...

Shortly after waking up, I play Catholic church songs on Youtube to set the focus on Jesus and set the tone of thanksgiving for the day....

I read the book Feeling Good The New Mood Therapy by Dr. David Burns about three decades ago. I needed a pick-me-upper then. Two chapters...

Someone told me that sometimes, saints choose people. I was flying back to the U.S. when I sat beside a very religious and spiritual...

I woke up on June 19, almost a month ago, and learned it was the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I lighted a candle and said a...

Since the lockdown, I have been sleeping various hours after midnight, and hence, my wake- up hours are just as varied. Because of this...