Stella Maris Roman
Catholic Church

Parents and Grandparents are expected to raise their children to know our God. Mary and Joseph both carried the infant Jesus to the...

During the Christmas Season, we give thanks that Mary’s “yes” allowed for the new life and birth of Jesus in our world. Today, we mourn...

So here we are beloved, we made it to the Eve of Christmas. This has been a challenging year, but by the grace of God we made it. Even as...

How do we deal with pain and disappointment in our lives? Numerous experiences show many people tend to ‘snap’ and respond with angry...

“Yes” and “no”: two words that guide our spiritual lives. We can be like the two sons in the gospel (Mt. 21:28-32) at different moments...

We can never please people. Whether we fast or eat (Mt. 11:18-19), there will be negative comments by others. We are called to be the...

God is all-powerful, but He has two limits. God is love, and since love does not force, then God does not force His will or word on us,...

When we pray and sing, “Come into my heart,” do we understand that our Lord comes to ‘disturb’ our usual way of life? Abraham, Moses,...

The road to perfection is a life-long, step by step process. This involves continuous prayer, ongoing introspection, discerned evaluation...

Jesus asks the valid question, “What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?” (Mt. 16:26). In order...

Our God is constantly working in our lives for our benefit. We have the beautiful image of God as the potter and we are the clay (Jer....

In varying degrees, every individual is a mixture of saint and sinner. When a person yields to God’s grace and chooses to love, forgive,...

As we journey through life, we will encounter people with different personalities and varied opinions. People tend to unite themselves...

Do we spend enough time thanking God for His patient mercy as we strive to grow in true love and holiness? We should begin each day with...

How can we be effective Disciples? It starts with the fact that it is the Lord who chose us, and not we who choose ourselves (Jn. 15:16)....

The example of parents sets the stage for the dramatic life of their child. Both Elizabeth and Zechariah were not only prayerful and...

Despite the re-opening of institutions and the relaxation of certain restrictions, we should not forget that the COVID-19 pandemic is...

We are made in the image of God so that we can reflect Him in every area of our daily lives. When Jesus was tested, He asked for a coin...

Today we celebrate Mary as the Mother of the Church. From the cross, Jesus looked and saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved, and...

Structure is part and parcel of our daily lives. Many of us start our mornings with set times for getting out of bed, praying, having...