Stella Maris Roman
Catholic Church

Since the Spirit of God dwells in us, then our bodies are temples of God (1 Cor. 3:16). It is in and through our bodies that we offer...

“Much will be required of the person entrusted with much” (Lk. 12:48). The believer who is filled with the Holy Spirit is given not only...

It is one thing to go astray from the Lord and ask for forgiveness. God is merciful and full of compassion (Ps. 145:8-9). It is quite...

A constitutive element in our role as Disciples of the Lord is to be agents of peace. The Lord pours His Spirit on us and tells us,...

Trees are identified by the good and bad fruits they bear (Mt. 7:15-20). However, we are not trees. As human beings created with free...

“So that they may all be one” (Jn. 17:21). These words of Jesus speak of a specific type of unity. Jesus said that to see Him is to see...

Jesus tells us to ask, so that our “joy may be complete” (Jn. 16:24). To ask is to exercise humility. It means we are dependent on God...

The news of violence; economic fallout; war and rumours of war; murder and mayhem, all impact our minds and hearts. The reality of...

The return of Jesus to His Father prompts the sending of the Holy Spirit (Jn. 16:5-11). The same Spirit that overshadowed Mary and caused...

Our Lord tells us that the Holy Spirit will teach us everything (Jn. 14:26). Therefore, in matters of doctrine, the Spirit works through...

When He lived on earth, Jesus chose His disciples (Mk. 3:13-19). Now He reigns eternally in heaven, and through His Spirit, He chooses...

Are we on fire to spread the good news as the leper was in today’s gospel (Mk. 1:40-45)? So impressive was the leper’s testimony that the...

To be open to the Holy Spirit, is to be open to spiritual adventures. Mary consented to the word of God, and the Spirit that overshadowed...

In the Season of Advent, we wait for the Lord. We look forward to the Lord’s return at the end of time. We also joyfully celebrate His...

When the Holy Spirit speaks through us (Lk. 12:12), our words will become true sources of comfort; spur the challenge to change and...

Who among us is worthy to enter into the presence of the Lord or call upon His name? We echo the Centurion’s confession, “Lord, I am not...

Today we hear of the invaluable role of the Holy Spirit in our lives (Mt. 10:16-23): * docility of sheep in the face of aggressive wolves...

Life involves learning and imparting lessons, usually from the Senior to the Junior. This is because the former, having had more...

“Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste” (Lk. 11:17). Jesus states this truth when he is accused of driving out demons...

A constant drip of water on a rock can eventually create a crack, which if left unattended, will soon cause the crack to widen and...