Do not return to the village
This event comes from the Gospel of Mark 8:22–26, where Jesus healed a blind man in Bethsaida. After performing the miracle, He instructed the man not to return to the village or tell anyone...
Building your financial fortress: Why an emergency fund is your first line of...
Life is unpredictable. One moment you’re cruising along, feeling secure in your financial footing, and the next, a curveball throws you off course. A sudden job loss, a medical emergency, a car breakdown –...
Despite all our stupidities
THERE’S always hope despite whatever stupidities we commit or fall into. That, I think, is what the parable of the prodigal son, (cfr. Lk 15,11-32) among many other instances in the gospel, is telling...
Deepening political crisis
While the country boasts a vibrant and engaged citizenry, the current political climate threatens to stifle dissent and undermine the very foundations of its democratic system. This necessitates a critical examination of the underlying...
Weaving through the fabric
Politics, often perceived as the realm of government and elections, extends far beyond the confines of official institutions. Its tendrils reach into nearly every aspect of our lives, shaping our experiences, influencing our choices,...
The call for sobriety
A GOOD number of times, the Bible reminds us of the need of this virtue of sobriety. The following passages are a few of the examples:
- 1 Thessalonians 5,6-8: “Let us be awake and...