Stella Maris Roman
Catholic Church

Another year is almost over, and a new one is set to begin. We can give thanks to the Lord for all the blessings we have received. We...

Intimacy with Christ will yield a connection of experiences with Him. His acceptance by others will mirror the welcome we receive. His...

Today, Matthew gives evidence of the ‘new’ Moses that has come to deliver His people. In the Old Testament, Pharaoh gave orders to kill...

“He saw and believed” (John 20:8). When John the Apostle saw the empty tomb and burial cloths, his faith in Christ was affirmed. Three...

“The one who stands firm to the end will be saved” (Mt. 10:22). Jesus is the fulfilment of the prophesies of the Old Testament. Mary and ...

Christmas is almost here. By now, most of us have decorated our homes, wrapped gifts, planned our menu, established a guest list, and...

“The Mighty One has done great things for me” (Lk. 1:49). These words express a deep sense of gratitude from Mary, whose life was touched...

“When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit” (Lk. 1:41). What a...

When God acts in an epoch of time, it’s effects last for eternity. Each new birth at a specific moment in time has the potential to...

Law and mercy are the two ‘legs’ on which every believer stands and walks. The law keeps us on the path of life. Mercy brings us back...

The foster-father of Jesus and husband of Mary, Joseph, reveals three beautiful characteristics that every believer should ponder: 1....

In order to be saved by one ‘like’ us, God had to become one of us. To enter into personal contact with us, God became one of us. To...

We will never have all the answers to the questions in the journey of life. These questions may revolve around our personal lives, the...

Jesus is identified in today’s gospel as a ‘friend of tax collectors and sinners’ (Mt. 11:19). He who is without sin, actively seeks out,...

Barring those who are deaf, Jesus says, “Whoever has ears, let them hear” (Mt. 11:15). As it was then, so it is now. People may be able...

When God visits His people, He comes primarily to bless us and give us good things. We see this in three ways: 1. He created all good...

We know the expression, “Like father, like son.” Traits of the parent are often manifested in the child. We see some evidence of physical...

Forgiveness and healing go hand in hand. Jesus shows this truth in today’s gospel when He at first forgives the sins of the paralytic,...

Every birth brings new hope and the possibility of a brighter future. Every life conceived and delivered into the world carries the image...

Jesus makes an interesting statement in today’s gospel. He says to the men, “According to your faith, let it be done to you” (Mt. 9:29)....