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The breath in Pentecost
The breath of Pentecost surpasses creation by granting us sanctifying grace. By cultivating a life in the Spirit, we learn to transcend our daily mundane conditions.
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Fr. Roy Cimagala
Fr. Roy Cimagala is a Catholic priest and the Chaplain of the Center for Industrial Technology and Enterprise (CITE) in Talamban, Cebu City. A prolific columnist and spiritual director, he provides daily theological insights and moral guidance for the modern believer. His writing bridges the gap between traditional Catholic doctrine and the complexities of contemporary Philippine life, offering a roadmap for spiritual maturity and "new creation" in Christ.
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Always be prepared for the worst scenario
True love for Christ invites us to face life's worst scenarios with confidence, transforming unavoidable suffering, trials, and failures into opportunities for greater spiritual good.
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The sorrow of love
By uniting our unavoidable pains and sorrows to the passion of Christ, we transform earthly suffering into a redemptive, sweet expression of mature Christian love.
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Only with God…
True fulfillment is found only when we share our life with God. Through prayer, formation, and spiritual direction, we learn to discern His voice and guidance.
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Insist and persist in prayer
When facing helpless situations or heavy trials, we must persist in prayer. Faith reassures us that we are never abandoned, transforming our suffering into hope.
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Despite the heavy drama of our life
Avoid over-reacting to life's heavy drama by anchoring your confidence in Christ’s assurance. Faith provides the ultimate perspective needed to navigate our transitory earthly journey.
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The significance of Our Lord’s Ascension
Reflecting on the Ascension, this column explores how we can transform our daily earthly duties into pathways toward heaven by staying rooted in prayer and charity.
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“Your sorrow shall be turned into joy”
Drawing from the Gospel of John, this reflection explores how believers can find transformative joy in suffering by identifying with Christ and embracing the cross daily.
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Let’s never be just by ourselves
Explore the challenge of harmonizing spiritual and material dimensions, achieving a "naturalness" that connects our mundane daily activities with an ultimate supernatural goal through Christ.
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Harmonizing our life’s different dimensions
Explore the challenge of harmonizing the spiritual and material dimensions of life, achieving a "naturalness" that connects our mundane daily activities with our ultimate supernatural goal.
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Our morality depends on our spirituality
This reflection examines the principle that actions reflect inner nature, arguing that authentic morality is a spiritual response to God rather than mere human autonomy.
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Expect all sorts of troubles in our life
Exploring the necessity of spiritual sportsmanship, this reflection encourages believers to face life's inevitable trials with courage, humor, and an unwavering trust in God’s providence.
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