Stella Maris Catholic Church

“Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival” (Lk. 12:37). How do we please the Lord and remain “awake” when...

During the month of October, we ponder ‘episodes’ in the life of Jesus as it relates to God’s plan of salvation in the mysteries of the...

Sometimes, the way we image God our Heavenly Father is based on the experiences we have of our earthly fathers. Those who have had...

Our God is constantly at work for our benefit. He who made us and calls us ‘good’, is never hesitant to provide, protect and please us as...

When we learn to trust in the Lord and grow in love with Him, we will be given peace that passes all understanding. It becomes our anchor...

Existentially, we are a family of God because He is our Father and Creator. Relationally, we are loved as individuals who are called by...

Three interesting points surface in today’ gospel (Lk. 6:12-19) for our reflection: 1. Jesus spent the night in prayer before making a...

If we are not convinced of God’s saving love and power in our lives, then ‘going’ to Church can become just another activity on our ‘to...

Jesus tells us that “whoever humbles oneself will be exalted” (Mt. 23:12). Two things to note: to be humble is a choice, and the action...

It is easy to love someone when the love is ‘felt’ and experienced from the other. We can love God because we ‘feel’ His comforting...

Our growth in holiness is an ongoing journey from selfishness to selflessness. It is moving from keeping the laws of the Lord out of...

Which one of us does not need God’s mercy and forgiveness? Recognising our failings and sins should not only keep us from judging others,...

‘I gaze on your face, and everything fades in the light of your beauty. I listen to your voice, and I drift away on the tranquil sounds...

Faith, hope and love are three cardinal virtues that are ideally to be viewed as one. Just as our God is Trinity — three Persons in one —...

“Even the dogs eat the scraps” (Mt. 15:27). Animal lovers do all that they can to properly care for their pets because of their love for...

What we treasure usually demands our energy, time and focus. Our treasure includes our spouses, children, family and friends. It also...

The words of Jesus, “Come to me” (Mt. 11:28) provide such comfort, that they should ring in our ears every day of our lives. Life...

God’s mighty deeds in our lives (Mt. 11:20-24) are not only to reveal His power and love, but also for our sanctification and salvation....

When we choose to love as God commands, we will be in conflict with not only our family (Mt. 10:34-40), but also with all those who are...

Which lover ever said to the beloved, “You have captured every iota of my being. I am so captivated by your presence that I want to count...