What Does ‘Virtue’ Mean?

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A virtue is an habitual and firm disposition to do the good. It allows the person not only to perform good acts, but to give the best of himself. The virtuous person tends toward the good with all his sensory and spiritual powers; he pursues the good and chooses it in concrete actions. “The goal Read More

What Does Christmas Mean?

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Christmas means Cristes Maesse or “Christ’s Mass,” which is an Old English term for “celebration for Christ.” Christmas means the Mass of Christ. It is the celebration of the memorial of the Nativity of the Lord and of his first manifestations. The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains: Jesus was born in a humble stable, Read More

What Is Catholic Mass?

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Mass is the central act of worship in the life of a Catholic. Going to Mass is about spending time with God, but also receiving his graces (inner strength to live the Christian life). The name ‘Mass’ comes the final blessing said by the priest in Latin ‘Ite missa es’ meaning “to send out” as Read More

Six Lessons from St. Paul’s Prayer for Christians in Colosse

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The manner of the prayers Saint Paul prayed for us Christians is not only guide on how we should live, but an example of how our prayers should be. Often in our prayers we are occupied with our personal needs: what to eat, what to wear, what to do. We fail to pray deeply as Read More

The Importance of Praying Together As A Family

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Prayer is the lifting up of our hearts and minds to God. When we pray we communicate with God; we praise Him, adore Him, worship Him, appreciate His presence, express gratitude for His works, and ask for our needs. Praying as a family is a foremost and most rewarding Christian exercise which couples should uphold Read More

What’s Significance of the Visit of Magi to Jesus?

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The Epiphany is the manifestation of Jesus as Messiah of Israel, Son of God and Saviour of the world. The great feast of Epiphany celebrates the adoration of Jesus by the wise men (magi) from the East, together with his baptism in the Jordan and the wedding feast at Cana in Galilee. In the magi, Read More

How Do I Overcome a Sinful Habit?

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A sinful habit is behaviour that leads to sin. This often bring dissatisfaction and pains to the human heart. Because we are created in the image and likeness of God who abhors evil, our souls get hurt whenever we sin, likewise our conscience. The truth is that we can overcome sinful habits and maintain a Read More

What Does “Immaculate Conception” Mean?

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Immaculate conception refers to how Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ was conceived. To become the mother of the Saviour, Mary “was enriched by God with gifts appropriate to such a role.” The angel Gabriel at the moment of the annunciation salutes her as “full of grace”. In fact, in order for Mary to be Read More

Why Did The “Word Become Flesh”?

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With the Nicene Creed, we answer by confessing: “For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit, he became incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and was made man.” 1. The Word became flesh for us in order to save us by reconciling us with God, Read More

What Does The Name “Jesus” Mean?

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Jesus means in Hebrew: “God saves.” At the annunciation, the angel Gabriel gave him the name Jesus as his proper name, which expresses both his identity and his mission. Since God alone can forgive sins, it is God who, in Jesus his eternal Son made man, “will save his people from their sins”. In Jesus, Read More