But during the night, an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors, brought them out, and said, “Go, stand in the temple and tell the people the whole message about this life. — Acts 5:19-20. This divine directive is about conveying the complete, unfiltered truth about human existence. It challenges each of us to consider:…

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There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male or female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. — Galatians 3:28. I wonder if this verse isn’t the most forgotten verse in the New Testament. St. Paul’s message in Galatians 3:28 is a statement…

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Fifteen years ago, a young man’s life was tragically cut short, leaving his family grappling with an unthinkable decision. It’s a choice we all pray we never have to face, yet they did: Would they allow their beloved son’s organs to be used to save the lives of others through transplant surgery? In an extraordinary…

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Last night, my daughter’s home buzzed with the joyful chaos of her three children, all gathered to celebrate Father’s Day. As we settled in for dinner, a familiar pang of regret hit me. I never had the chance to know my paternal grandparents, and the opportunity to ask my own father about them slipped away…

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… for all the people were spellbound by what they heard. — Luke 19:48. The phrase “spellbound by what they heard” vividly describes the impact of Jesus’ teaching. In my own experience, while I’ve encountered many talented preachers and speakers, few have truly achieved this level of “spellbinding” effect. My friend Luis, however, has come remarkably…

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