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Our Lord makes reference to the healing joy a mother feels after giving birth to her child (Jn. 16:20-23). The pain endured gives way to...

Jesus told His disciples that in a “little while they will see” Him (Jn 16:16-20). Two things to ponder. The first is that time is fully...

The news of violence; economic fallout; war and rumours of war; murder and mayhem, all impact our minds and hearts. The reality of...

The return of Jesus to His Father prompts the sending of the Holy Spirit (Jn. 16:5-11). The same Spirit that overshadowed Mary and caused...

We are priceless pearls. A pearl is made when an oyster/mussel secretes materials to cover an irritant that has entered its body. Without...

If ever you feel discouraged or demotivated, take some time to pause and remember to whom you belong. You are created and loved by God....

Jesus said, “As the Father loves me, so I also love you” (Jn. 15:9). Anyone who knows the love of a father on earth, can ‘simply’ magnify...

Jesus tells us to “remain in Him”, because without Him we “can do nothing” (Jn. 15:1-8). He who made us, desired that we be joined with...

It is important to distinguish between the peace of Christ and the peace of the world. Our Lord plainly states that they are different...

Our Lord tells us that the Holy Spirit will teach us everything (Jn. 14:26). Therefore, in matters of doctrine, the Spirit works through...

The Kingdom of God is not about competition but about collaboration. Each believer is chosen by the Lord to bear fruit (Jn. 15:9-17)....

What comfort and joy to hear the Lord say to each of us, “I will come back again and take you to myself” (Jn. 14:3). This places...

May 12, 2022 – Easter Bytes Pride is one of the seven deadly sins. A person filled with pride cannot learn, and therefore will neither...

Our Lord simultaneously comforts and challenges us. He tells us that He came to save the world, and in the same breath, He tells us that...

Our Lord says, “My sheep hear my voice” (Jn. 10:27). In order to hear the voice of our Good Shepherd, we have to deliberately temper the...

Yesterday, many Mothers experienced joy from the hugs and blessings extended to them. All of us are blessed to have and radiate joy...

How do we react when we hear something that disturbs us? Do we imitate Peter and stay with the Lord as we trust Him to guide us? Or do we...

Today the Lord makes it plain and clear what we are to do to gain eternal life. We are not only to believe in His word, but we are also...

Jesus makes a startling remark in today’s gospel. He intimates, “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draw him” (Jn....

What great joy to hear that we — and all our loved ones who have died — who believe in the Lord will be raised on the last day (Jn....