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Today, we reflect on the life of St. Martin de Porres, a humble Dominican lay brother known for his deep compassion, miraculous healings, and service to the poor and marginalized. Despi…
As we continue our Lenten journey, today we reflect on the life of St. John Henry Newman, a brilliant theologian and poet who converted to Catholicism. His legacy includes deep intellec…
As we continue our Lenten journey with the saints, today we reflect on the life of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, a young man of noble birth who gave up wealth and status to serve God. Despite i…
As we continue our Lenten journey with the saints, today we reflect on the life and courage of St. Thomas More, a faithful Catholic, statesman, and martyr. Though a trusted adviser to K…
As we continue our Lenten journey with the saints, today we honour St. Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino saint and martyr. Falsely accused of a crime he did not commit, St. Lorenzo fled …
As we are in the season of Lent, we begin our new Lenten mini-series on the saints, we start with St. Brother André, a humble yet powerful witness of faith. Born in Canada, Brother Andr…
As we conclude our journey through the Stations of the Cross, we reflect on the 14th Station, where Jesus is placed in the tomb. For Mary, John, and the disciples, this was a moment of …
As we reflect on the 13th Station, we witness Mary cradling the lifeless body of her son, a moment of deep sorrow yet also profound hope. The image of the Pietà reminds us of the pain o…
Today, we reflect on the most powerful moment in history—Jesus’ death on the Cross. While this station fills us with sorrow, it also brings us great joy, for in His suffering, Jesus acc…
As Jesus is nailed to the Cross, we are reminded of the immense suffering He endured—not just from physical pain, but from the weight of our sins that placed Him there. Each nail driven…
As Jesus is stripped of His garments, He is stripped of all dignity, enduring yet another layer of suffering for our sake. This station calls us to reflect on how we uphold or diminish …
As Jesus falls for the third time, we are reminded of our own struggles with sin—falling into the same traps, making the same mistakes, and wondering if real change is possible. This st…
As Jesus carries His cross, He meets the women of Jerusalem, who weep for Him. Yet, His response is striking—He tells them to weep for themselves and their children. Jesus calls them, a…
As we reflect on the seventh station, we see Jesus fall once again, reminding us of our own struggles with sin and weakness. How often do we find ourselves falling into the same pattern…
In this sixth station, we witness an act of profound love and compassion—Veronica stepping forward to wipe the face of Jesus. Her simple yet courageous gesture reminds us of our call to…
Welcome back to God’s Playbook! Today, we reflect on the fifth station of the Cross, where Simon of Cyrene is called—perhaps unwillingly at first—to help Jesus carry His burden. This mo…
As Jesus carries His cross, He meets His sorrowful mother, Mary—His greatest supporter and the perfect disciple. Though her heart is breaking, she remains steadfast, trusting in God’s w…
In the third Station of the Cross, we reflect on Jesus falling for the first time under the weight of the cross. Though He is fully God, He embraces human suffering, showing us that fal…
As we continue praying the Stations of the Cross, in the second Station, we reflect on the moment Jesus willingly embraces His cross. Though innocent, He takes on the weight of sin, end…
As we begin our journey through the Stations of the Cross, we reflect on the first station: Jesus is condemned to death. Pilate believed he had power over Jesus, yet Jesus reminds us th…