Stella Maris Roman
Catholic Church

Jesus makes a startling remark in today’s gospel. He intimates, “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draw him” (Jn....

When we choose to do anything for the Lord, with no hidden agenda except to love and serve Him, we are to be prepared to be ridiculed and...

Our God is constantly at work for our benefit. He who made us and calls us ‘good’, is never hesitant to provide, protect and please us as...

How much time and energy do we waste on who we are ‘for’ and who we are ‘against’? Even the Disciples were guilty of this mindset (Lk....

Jesus tells us to let the light of our good works shine (Mt. 5:16). There are two pitfalls to be avoided. The first is to remember that...

The exuberant feeling of satisfaction from a job well done is one that is cherished by all. Both the worker and recipients celebrate the...

Work and rest are the two ‘legs’ on which we walk through life. We all need some form of work to feel a sense of purpose and...

Never underestimate the power and value of the little things in life, because sometimes they are the ones that matter most. A smile can...

All believers should ponder the statement that Jesus makes in today’s gospel, “Whoever is not against you is for you” (Lk. 9:50). We are...

If working for the Lord brings consolation in this life and hope for the life to come, why are there so few workers? Even Jesus...

We are not saved by our works, but by the grace of God and our faith in Him (Eph. 2:8-9). But faith without works is dead (Jas. 2:14-26)....