Spirituality

The Psalmist prayed to God, saying: “O God, be gracious and bless us and let your face shed its light upon us.” That prayer was said for a reason, and...

In the Middle Ages, Catholic theology concentrated mostly on Christ’s passion. At the side of the Man of Sorrows, however, was the Sorrowful Mother, sharing His suffering. The Gospel of...

Introduction Section 1323 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church states as follows: “At the Last Supper, on the night he was betrayed, our Saviour instituted the Eucharistic sacrifice of...

Fasting is an ancient form of mortification commonly accepted as a powerful means of self-discipline, not only in Christianity but also in such other great religions of the world as...

Lent is that season of approximately forty days when Christians prepare themselves for a proper observance of the Lord’s sufferings, death and resurrection. In the Christian calendar, Lent begins on...

Ash Wednesday and Lenten tradition Ash Wednesday is a day that holds a special place in the heart of every Catholic. This is because on this day, we wear blessed...

The devotion to the Passion (sufferings) of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ is, of all forms of Catholic devotions, the most ancient, the most venerable and the most universal....

Introduction One of the demands made in many walks of life is for authenticity. We live in a world of shallow imitations where hypocrisy is the order of the day....

These words, “Do not be afraid” have been used severally in the Scriptures. This is because of the repercussions and consequences that come when we entertain fear in our lives...

The Immaculate Conception is, according to Roman Catholic doctrine, the conception of the Virgin Mary without any stain (“immacula” in Latin) of original sin. Hence, Mary is sometimes called the...