Stella Maris Roman
Catholic Church

When we seek first the kingdom of God, then all other things are added to our lives. These words are often sung but may not be as evident...

Shakespeare’s play Hamlet, reveals the following line, “He that dies pays all debts” (Act 3). This is true in the physical plane because...

The Bible is not a book of theories that we try to solve or simply share our insights in a meeting. It is the living Word that speaks to...

Obedience is rooted in love. We can obey but be resentful, or feel victimized, because of our disconnect from the people, structure or...

Jesus tells us to let the light of our good works shine (Mt. 5:16). There are two pitfalls to be avoided. The first is to remember that...

We are all teachers. Whether formally in a classroom or informally in various settings (such as family gatherings or friendly socials),...

Today our Lord challenges our generosity. He cites the rich giving from their surplus but the poor widow gave her all (Mk. 12:44). How...

David, inspired by the Holy Spirit (Mk. 12:36), wrote the beautiful Psalms which inspire so many believers. When we yield to the Holy...

Isn’t it amazing how Jesus gives us the simplest way to please God and be at peace, and yet we make it complicated or even justify why we...

There is nothing more beautiful than genuine love. As beings created by God who is love, we best mirror our God when we reveal love to...

We are blessed by God with twenty fours in a day. In that period of time, we eat, work, play and sleep. Amid all the daily essentials and...

The joy of the Lord is not only my strength (Neh. 8:10), it is also infectious. In a time where we are more conscious of viral infections...

Real change comes from within. Forced change is either transient or breeds resentment. It is more fruitful for change to come from...

Our God is holy. When we ‘enter’ into His presence, it should be with a sense of awe and a conscious awareness of our sins. These sins...

“Master, I want to see” (Mk. 10:51). Do we pray to see the Lord? Our loving Lord is never far or absent from our lives. It is our own...

“Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant” (Mk. 10:43). “There are different kinds of service but the same Lord” (1 Cor....

Risk or reward? Our journey through life presents us with the ultimate decision to embrace the Lord or to reject Him; to either be hot...

“Behold, your mother” (Jn. 19:27). The bond and love of a mother is beyond compare. She is the one who brings life into the world, and...

Watch this short video reflection on the Readings for May 22, 2021 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052221.cfm

Loving, praying and caring for another person does not equate to controlling, manipulating or worrying over the individual. Jesus makes...