Oh Mary, my queen and my mother, I give myself entirely to thee. To show my devotion to...| Vcatholic
Charlie Kirk.A man at the prime of his youth. Fair and smart. Deeply involved in social matters and politics. A person with a clear-cut stand on every issue, be it religion, culture, economics, development, politics, or immigration. He was conservative in views. An orator who influenced American campuses like no one else could in the […] The post LIVING IS CHRIST AND DYING IS GAIN appeared first on Vcatholic.| Vcatholic
We all run to reach our ultimate destination called heaven, where eternal life awaits us. It has been our Lord’s greatest promise. ‘Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day’ (Jn 6:54). Jesus has also promised that those who get qualified […] The post LEAST IN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN appeared first on Vcatholic.| Vcatholic
All sins are offences against God. But Joseph considered a sin as specifically against God and it was adultery. ‘How then could I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?’ (Gen 39:9). At the other end of the question was Potiphar’s wife who cast her eyes on Joseph and tempted him day after day […] The post SIN AGAINST GOD appeared first on Vcatholic.| Vcatholic
Denying the existence of God has become a fashion, especially among the youth. Often they challenge the believers with seemingly logical arguments in support of their claim. The following is a compilation of frequently asked questions from atheists. We hope this write-up will help those who are challenged by atheists as also those who often […] The post QUESTIONNAIRE OF AN ATHEIST appeared first on Vcatholic.| Vcatholic
What differentiates an investment from a donation is the expectation of the person making it. In the case of donation, he does not expect anything in return whereas an investor expects prompt repayment, that too of a sum more than the amount invested. Political parties and NGOs solicit donations, but financial institutions and banks […]| Vcatholic
‘Thus says the Lord of hosts: In those days ten men from nations of every language shall take hold of a Jew, grasping his garment and saying, “Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you” (Zech 8:23) It is unfortunate that the people of God do not realize their […] The post PRAYER OF THE CHOSEN appeared first on Vcatholic.| Vcatholic
As we are in preparation for the ensuing Pentecost, one thing that might miss our attention is the role that the Holy Spirit plays in our day to day life. No doubt, we are anointed with the Spirit at the time of our baptism. Again, this anointing gets rekindled every time we receive sacraments in […] The post A TEST FOR PENTECOST appeared first on Vcatholic.| Vcatholic
“Lord, have mercy on us’ is one prayer that is so close to the hearts of believers of all generations. Psalm 51 starts with a prayer for God’s mercy. When ‘we lift up our eyes to the one who is enthroned in the heavens’ ( Ps 123:1), it is also a prayer for mercy. ‘Have […] The post MERCY AND JUSTICE appeared first on Vcatholic.| Vcatholic
‘No sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah’ (Mt 16:4). It was the Lord’s reply to an evil and adulterous generation that failed to interpret the signs of the times (Mt 16:4). And we know that their interest was just to test Jesus (Mt 16:1. It is not surprising that, […] The post SIGNS OF THE TIMES appeared first on Vcatholic.| Vcatholic
Abraham was one person who hoped against hope (Rom 4:18) and for this reason we respect him as the father of our faith. Centuries later Virgin Mary also hoped against hope. She believed that she will conceive with the power of the Holy Spirit, and give birth to Jesus the Saviour, the Son of […] The post ANOTHER MARY appeared first on Vcatholic.| Vcatholic
The takeaway is simple. Let our idols – pride, money, power, fame, beauty, race, achievements, worldly pleasures, comforts- fall and it will herald the real Passover we are called to.| Vcatholic
