Stella Maris Roman
Catholic Church

What do people desire when they encounter Christians? Anyone can say kind words and do good deeds. These are not primarily what is sought...

Every authentic believer can gain courage while being challenged by today’s readings. We see the worshipping “women of prominence” and...

What troubles your heart? Many issues in life often stir contentment or contention. We sometimes take the things that stir contentment...

There is a spiritual ‘chain’ in the ministry of evangelization. The Father sends Jesus, who in turns sends each of us (Jn. 13:20). We are...

People imitate the god they worship. So when others see us, do they see Jesus shining through our lives? He said, “Whoever sees me, sees...

I lost another family member to the novel coronavirus yesterday. He was a dear Uncle who was close to Mom, Dad and me. Uncle was the...

Jesus states that He is both the gate to the sheepfold and the Shepherd (Jn. 10:1-10). As the gate, our Lord grants salvation. As the...

When faced with decisions in life, do we react spontaneously or do we take time to reflect on the way forward? Spontaneity and reflection...

Following the Lord through faith is meant to be an act of free choice and not by force. But in order for choice to be exercised, guidance...

Jesus said, “Everyone who listens to my Father and learns from Him comes to me” (Jn. 6:45). God, who is love, pulls us to Jesus who is...

Think of someone you may know in any area of life, status or relationship, who you consider either difficult to love, or who you would...

Artists, through their work, try to capture and represent the experiences and messages of life. One picture that fascinated me as a child...

When we speak, what picture do we paint? Is it a picture of calm or confusion? Is it one of harmony or disharmony? Like an artist with an...

The test of faith is not found in the moment of peace, but when the storm blows. It is easy to speak of faith when times are good, but...

Watch this short video reflection on the Readings for April 16, 2021 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041621.cfm

Watch this short video reflection on the Readings for April 14, 2021 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041421.cfm

The exuberant feeling of satisfaction from a job well done is one that is cherished by all. Both the worker and recipients celebrate the...

Watch this short video reflection on the Readings for April 15, 2021 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041521.cfm

What a beautiful image we have in today’s gospel, “The Father loves the Son and has given everything over to him” (Jn 3:35). Our Father...