Stella Maris Roman
Catholic Church

What paralyses us from drawing close to the Lord? What makes us slow or immobile to spend time in His presence, and listen to His voice...

The liturgical season of Ordinary Time invites us to put away the lights, manger and the image of the baby Jesus. Now we, who gathered in...

Do we pray for the gift of discernment? Each day, we encounter people and have experiences. But are these moments helping or hindering...

Today’s celebration of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a joyful acknowledgement of the power and love of our God. He who...

The issues concerning crime, violence, youth, poverty, peace and development, all require our personal input. Our prayers, caring for...

It is striking to read how Isaac and Rebekah saw each other in the distance, got married and became sources of comfort for each other...

When we think of 'health', do we think of the spiritual as well as the physical? Today's gospel reveals the mindset of a people who...

We do not know the complete plan of God for our daily lives, but the experience of the effects of His care and love for those who trust...

Believers who have learnt how to surrender and trust in the Lord can joyfully sing, 'Jesus is my deliverer.' God proves His fidelity by...

Thomas insisted on proof before believing that Christ has risen and appeared to the disciples (Jn. 20:25). Jesus provides three concrete...

The centurion said to Jesus in today's reading, "Only say the word, and my servant will be healed" (Mt. 8:8). These beautiful words of...

The ancient idea that 'cleanliness is next to godliness' is a truth for all ages. Today we encounter the power of Jesus to heal and...

Believers are a chosen people. God who calls and chooses us, does so out of His great love and mysterious plan. Despite their weaknesses...

When we trust in the Lord, He not only provides for our needs, but He also blesses us abundantly. In today's first reading, the Lord said...

The philosopher Socrates once said, "The unexamined life is not worth living." To this idea, believers can appreciate the statement that...

Do we strive, with the grace of God, to be better versions of ourselves today than we were yesterday? Life is about growth. The spiritual...

We worship and serve an all-knowing God. The Lord assures us, "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you" (Jer. 1:5). He who formed...

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. We are invited to ponder and reflect on the limitless love of our God. We...

Do we make the time to pray? Prayer is a conscious awareness of our God, an act that connects us to the eternal Source of life and love....

Please listen to my reflection on my 19th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination on our being a Royal Priesthood, a people chosen by God.