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I often told myself that even if the story of Christ were fictional, it would still be worthy of emulation. Christ exemplified servitude, love, acceptance, mercy, forgiveness, and contentment—qualities the world desperately needs. Stories, whether real or imagined, exist to teach us how to live, how to treat others, and how to embrace meaningful values.…
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In this context, “Father” refers to God. Key Figures in the Passion of Christ Through it all, Jesus loved and forgave—despite the agony, despite the weight of the cross. He never uttered a complaint but submitted wholly to the will of the Father, bearing it with love. Personal Reflection As I meditate on the Stations,…
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Often, I declare my love to you. Often, I make promises, full of certainty. Often, I am so sure of my commitments. Yet, fail in all, breaking your heart every day. Can I ever love you just as you love me? Can I ever learn to be more disciplined? Can I ever look beyond my…
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Are you there, Father? For sometimes, I can’t feel your presence.My mind is troubled, caught in the chaos of this journey called life.You created me in your image and likeness, you said!But I feel lost, trying to navigate so many things. I know you said not to worry, but my mind is weak.Although my heart…
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Oh, Grace, where are you? Swallowed by iniquity, trampled by pride. For favour hangs in the balance. Mission and vision delayed. Happiness and Serenity obstructed. Making me a mindless fool, with a pool of regrets, that I thought to have won. Hope you have destroyed, becoming the following shadow. Faith, you have shaken, dimming the…
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Growing up, we did together.Brother, Sister, I call them,We bonded in love with innocence.Differences we embraced in each other.Yet unaware of the changes that would come Fighting for one another, we did.Brother, Sister, who made you cry?Often we will ask,Bruised, Blooded for the sake of one another.Yet unaware of the enemy that could come. Now,…
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In silent whispers, I hope to save,Drawing near to those who seek,Yet denied a voice, I fade away—Oh, this generation! The old knew me well,The wise showed my worth,Sharing my knowledge with those who cared,Laying my treasures for all to see—Oh, this generation! Born in transparency,I was meant to conquer and free,Bringing peace to those…
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A Reflection on Jeremiah 29 VS 11 In our lives, we encounter different kinds of prayers, one of which is the prayer of request. This form of prayer holds a special place in our hearts as it reflects our desires, aspirations, and needs. We often find ourselves making requests not only for ourselves but for…
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Prayer is the act of pouring our thoughts, emotions, and words to God, though its meaning can vary greatly for different people. For some, prayer serves as a means of communicating with a higher power. Across cultures and traditions worldwide, prayer takes many forms, shaped by unique beliefs and practices. In ancient traditions, people used…
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God blesses everyone irrespective of background and way of life. The issue is whenever we talk about God’s blessing, the first thing we look for are the material aspects (like wealth, housing, cars), and we tend to forget about the things we cannot really see, like health, good friends, happiness, peace of mind and spiritual…