“I supply streams of water in the desert and rivers in the wilderness to satisfy the thirst of my people, my chosen ones, so that you, whom I have shaped and formed for myself, will proclaim my praise.”
—Isaiah 43:20–21 TPT
On this Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, I’m still carrying the grace of having recently walked through its Holy Door—an act of pilgrimage during this Jubilee Year, as a pilgrim of Hope.
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In a world that scatters our attention and mocks tenderness, Edith Stein gives us a model for living. She chose one thing—and made it her door to God.
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In a world once ruled by retaliation—where justice meant “an eye for an eye”—patience had no place. Before Christ, the Law permitted vengeance, and impatience thrived in its loopholes. But something radical happened when the Lord of patience stepped into history.
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In a world that worships more, faster, louder, and stronger, it takes courage to stop.
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In a world that often feels loud, fast, and unforgiving, kindness and generosity are more than virtues—they are radiant echoes of Christ. They soften the edges of our days, interrupt cycles of fear and anger, and remind us that love is never wasted. But how do we cultivate this way of being when the world feels overwhelming? One answer: gratitude.
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Today, the Church gathers in solemn love to remember the souls of the faithful departed. All Souls Day is not a day of despair, but of hope—a sacred invitation to intercede for those who have gone before us, trusting in the mercy of God and the fire of His charity.
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Tonight, the world flickers with jack-o’-lanterns and laughter. Children dress in costumes, doorbells chime, and the air hums with mischief. But beneath the revelry, a deeper mystery stirs. October 31 is not merely Halloween—it is All Hallows’ Eve, the sacred vigil before the Feast of All Saints.
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“Good is the Lord to one who waits for him, to the soul that seeks him.” (Lamentations 3:25)
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Sometimes my heart aches with longing—for the Spirit to fall, not just on me, but on all of us. There are moments when the lyrics of Bright City’s Come Holy Spirit feel less like a song and more like a cry from deep within:
“Come Holy Spirit, fall on us. Burn like a fire, living flame of love.”
Smitten With Goodness 