Faith Above Fear

Be Vigilant and Keep Watch For years, we may serve God faithfully—we pray, attend Mass, keep His commandments, love our neighbors, and walk in His ways. Yet sometimes, we allow the devil the smallest opening—a tiny crack in the door of our hearts. The devil does not need much. A single compromise. A single “small” sin we excuse. A single moment where we listen to his voice instead of God’s. Like many of us, we think: “Just this once, it will not matter.” But the enemy is always watching, waiting for that one opportunity to plant seeds of deceit, pride, or greed. Scripture warns us: “Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” — 1 Peter 5:8 Every action we take, every choice we make, is building a house—not for God, not for others, but ultimately for ourselves. At the end of the journey, God will hand us the keys to what we ourselves have built. If we lived with faith, obedience, and vigilance, our “house” will st...

Trials That Shape Faith It grieves me deeply to witness so many young people being drawn away from the true faith. They are captivated by churches that promise instant miracles, material wealth, and a life free from suffering. These churches often stage “miracles” as part of performances—acts designed to dazzle, persuade, and mislead. But these are the tools of the devil, who seeks to distract us from the true God, the one who gives life, breath, and the ability to experience each day as a gift. By their fruits, you will know them (Matthew 7:16–20). False prophets often appear kind and miraculous, but their works serve their own ends or those of the devil. They prey on our impatience, our longing for comfort, and our desperation for answers. The devil knows that when God allows suffering in our lives, we often do not have the courage to endure it patiently. So he steps in with fake miracles—objects like shirts, pens, hankies, or elaborate “healings”—to lure us into dependence on him ra...

Mary, Our Mother, Guide, and Terror of Demons “Behold your mother.” — John 19:27 Reflection: At the Cross, Jesus gave Mary to all believers. She is our spiritual mother, guiding, comforting, and interceding for us. Let us honor her presence in our lives daily. Mary is not simply a distant figure in salvation history; she is our mother, our compass, and our guide in the journey of faith. God, in His wisdom, gave us Mary at the foot of the Cross when Jesus said to St. John, “Behold your mother” (John 19:27) . From that moment on, she became the mother of all believers—a sure refuge, intercessor, and companion on our way to eternal life. Mary, Our Compass and Guide Just as a compass points north to guide a traveler, Mary points us unfailingly to her Son, Jesus Christ. Her words at the wedding feast at Cana remain timeless: “Do whatever He tells you” (John 2:5). In every difficulty, confusion, or dryness of faith, Mary reorients our steps to the path of obedience, humility, an...