Stella Maris Roman
Catholic Church

It is a sad reality of the spiritual life that people who are bathed in the light of love can take it for granted, and not appreciate the...

Watch this short video reflection on the Readings for April 13, 2021 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041321.cfm

The early Church was of “one heart and mind” and pooled their possessions so that they “had everything in common” (Acts 4:32). It was...

Yesterday we celebrated the grace of Divine Mercy, signalling a new beginning. We who draw close to Jesus our Lord, the fount of mercy,...

Mark’s précis of the resurrection of Jesus ends with the words, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature” (Mk....

When we choose to pay attention to the Lord revealing Himself in our daily activities, good and bountiful things happen. John begins...

The Disciples recognised the Lord in the breaking of bread and in His explanation of the law and prophets (Lk. 24:35-48). We are the...

The BBC reports that, “People diagnosed with Covid-19 in the previous six months were more likely to develop depression, dementia,...

It is not always easy maintaining a sense of hope, joy and peace through the very difficult moments of life. Whether it be the ill health...

Money is a necessary evil. The evolution of commerce resulted in moving from a barter system to monetary units, in order to satisfy...

Watch this short video reflection on the Readings for March 31, 2021 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/033121.cfm

In yesterday’s gospel from John, we read that Jesus gave the dipped bread to Judas, the one who would betray Him. In today’s gospel from...

Watch this short video reflection on the Readings for March 30, 2021 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/033021.cfm

Intimacy with the Lord is no guarantee we will not sin against Him. The Disciples walked and ate with the Lord, but Judas betrayed Him,...

Watch this short video reflection on the Readings for March 29, 2021 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032921.cfm

In today’s gospel the crowd gathers, not only to see Jesus, but also Lazarus who He had raised from the dead (Jn. 12:9). Lazarus was a...

Watch this short video reflection on the Readings for March 27, 2021 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032721.cfm

The faintest light will illuminate through any blanket of darkness. But there will always be a conflict between the two. Every individual...

Watch this short video reflection on the Readings for March 26, 2021 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032621.cfm

Sometimes, in order to progress and move ahead, we have to retreat and go back to that place of affirmation. When a marriage is on shaky...