During World War II, there was a soldier named Desmond Doss. He became legendary not for wielding weapons, but for saving lives without them. As a medic, Doss saved the lives of countless men in the Battle of Okinawa, all while under heavy enemy fire. His faith forbade him from carrying a gun, so he […]

In life, we often stumble upon moments that defy logic, mirroring the scene in John 2:1-11. This biblical story, while dazzling us with the miracle of water turned into wine, subtly embeds a profound lesson in the words of St. Mary, “Do whatever he tells you.” These words, though simple, are steeped in deep faith […]

In the unsettling times of World War II, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian, stood at a crossroads. Offered safety in the United States, he instead chose to return to Nazi Germany, a decision that led to his arrest and eventual martyrdom. This choice, fraught with danger and uncertainty, was a profound act of faith and […]

Today’s Scripture reading from 1 Thessalonians is a profound reflection on the nature of God’s love. Here, Saint Paul speaks not of teaching the Thessalonians about love, but rather, he invites them to recognize how this divine love is already revealed in every aspect of their lives and how it is something they were thought […]

Our journey takes us back to the remarkable story of Sarah Josepha Hale, a woman who fervently believed in the power of Thanksgiving to unify a nation. In the mid-19th century, the United States was a country divided and on the brink of civil war. It was Sarah who saw Thanksgiving not just as a […]

Let us embark on a journey through the words of St. Luke 9:44-50, where Jesus presents a very radical concept – the embrace of humility in a world that often champions and promotes the opposite. To frame our understanding, let’s turn to a story from the world of music. In 1967, The Beatles released “Sgt. […]

Consider the iconic image of a single, resolute figure standing before a line of tanks in Tiananmen Square. This singular moment, frozen in time, speaks volumes about the human spirit’s unyielding quest for truth amidst overwhelming opposition. Just as this individual stood against the tide of doubt and fear, so does our passage in Luke […]

Andrei Rublev’s icon of the Trinity, a masterpiece of spiritual depth, portrays the Divine as a circle of intimate communion, a scene that captures the heart of God’s desire for His creation. This icon is not a static piece of art, but a dynamic call, inviting us to cross the thresholds of heaven and earth […]

In the late 13th century, an Armenian monk named Mkhitar Gosh authored a book, “The Code of Laws,” which beautifully blended Armenian customs with biblical wisdom. This wasn’t just a code; it was a movement. It was a moment when two worlds met – the ancient, deep-rooted Armenian customs and the divine truths of the […]