Stella Maris Roman
Catholic Church

No matter our age or stage in life, irregardless of our status or vocation, every believer can pray. Prayer is a gift from the Lord that...

The illuminated glory of the Lord’s resurrection shines on every episode of His journey as human on earth. His “new life” after death...

Jesus asks, “What profit is there for one to gain the whole world and forfeit your soul?” (Mk. 8:36). Since our loss comes from not...

The fable of the six blind men who touched an elephant in order to describe it, is a useful allegory for life. When reporting on anything...

We have eyes, but do we really see? We can get so absorbed in our thoughts, duties and even our emotions that we are ‘blind’ to what is...

A little leaven makes the dough rise. This reality in the baking world is also applicable in our spiritual lives. The leaven of malice,...

Despite Jesus performing miracles and preaching the good news, the Pharisees still asked for a sign from Him (Mk. 8:11-13). Their doubt...

For what do we hunger? Food is one of the basic necessities of life. However, our desire for experiences comprising pleasure, travel and...

There are many voices that compete for our attention. Some speak life and help us to grow in faith. Others speak death and keep us in...

The power of a parent’s love knows no limits. In today’s gospel, a mother approaches the Lord and appeals to Him for her daughter (Mk....

What is the true state of your heart at this precise moment? With all the things we say and do, Jesus warns us that “evil comes from...

On a spiritual plane, laws are given to not only know what is right, but also to counteract the reality of selfishness. If our hearts are...

We know that the Lord is everywhere. But with this thought comes the reality of taking Him for granted. We somehow ignore or forget that...

Have you ever been called Jesus by a child, or been told by a complete stranger that you are a believer/Christian? So impressive was the...

The Lord sends us just as He sent the Twelve (Mk. 6:7-13). Since we are sent to present Christ to the world, we need to ponder, what type...

The beautiful image of Mary and Joseph presenting the infant Jesus in the Temple to God (Lk. 2:22-40) is to be celebrated and imitated....

Personal faith in our Lord and intercessory prayers on behalf of others, are two virtues that every believer should embrace. We see where...

Sin makes us unclean. God’s grace and mercy restores us. Jesus has the power to liberate us from unclean spirits (Mk. 5:1-20), addictions...

No matter how small the act of goodness done for the good of another person and for the glory of God, He honours this ‘seed’ and makes it...

Do we practise prudence and discernment with regards to the things we hear? Do we find ourselves reacting impulsively to what comes to...