Recently someone, who came to make the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) asked me two questions: “Why do we retain the remaining hosts in the Tabernacle, after distributing the Holy Communion; and is it necessary to receive It? what would happen if I don’t receive It?” Well, I could not answer Read more…
Today the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Epiphany of Our Lord. It is celebrated either on January 6 or the Sunday between January 2nd and 8th. Just as we celebrate the solemnity of the birth of Jesus Christ as Christmas on December 25th, the visit of the Magi Read more…
As we begin the Year 2023, we celebrate the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Every New Year gives us yet another opportunity to give thanks for all of the ways that God has blessed us in the past year and to look forward with hope for all the blessings Read more…
“Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the City of David a Savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: You Read more…
Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist Jesus Christ is present in many ways: in the Word of God (Scripture), where two or three are gathered in his name (Cf. Matthew 18:20), among the least of the brethren (Cf. Matthew 25:40 & 45), in the Sacraments etc. However, the mode Read more…
Is the Holy Mass a Sacrifice? In the past, both in the natural religions and in the ritual sacrifices of the Old Testament, an animal or a bird was killed and its blood was offered as a sacrifice to God. Whereas, Jesus offered himself on the Cross as the sacrifice Read more…
Institution of the Eucharist The three Synoptic Gospels have chronicled that Jesus Christ instituted the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper (Cf. Mt 26:17-29; Mk 14:12-25; Lk 22:7-20). It was the traditional Passover feast for the Jews but for Jesus and the Apostles, it was a unique Passover celebration of Read more…
In view of the Eucharistic Revival Journey, which is going to be launched on June 19, 2022, I would like to share with you in the coming weeks my reflections on the Holy Eucharist. I hope this would be helpful to those who read my column to understand deeply this Read more…
A call from the National Bishops The United States Conference of the Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has called for a revival of faith through the strength gained by the Eucharist. “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that Read more…
Human feelings have a great role in living a happy life. The measure we achieve integrating our feelings, will be the measure we achieve happiness and sanctity that we want to possess. From Christian point of view, we understand that disorder of emotions occurred in human nature due to original Read more…