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John, Your beloved disciple, understood that he was loved. And he received Your love openly, unconditionally. As I reflect on his closeness to You, I think of moments in my own life when I hesitated, doubted, and was even afraid to be loved by others. Afraid of vulnerability. Afraid of disappointment. Yet John shows me… Read more
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Lord, today I reflect on the first martyr of the Church— Saint Stephen, who received death for Your glory. I know You only give us what we are able to shoulder, and honestly, Lord, I do not think I could have done what Stephen did. His courage humbles me. His faith challenges me. So today,… Read more
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Lord, Christmas is just one day in a year. Yet this one day, for every year I have lived, has shaped my life. It has taught me what I hold dear and precious, what I truly value, and what being human really means. And in the mystery of this day, I come to see that… Read more
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Lord, Your first hours were spent in an animal trough, surrounded by livestock. Not an ideal place for a newborn. Yet You chose it. You entered into our story, into our lives, meeting us where it matters most— in the messiness of our everyday lives. And in this, I hear You say: “I do not… Read more
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Today’s readings speak of hearts being turned,of God coming close,of names spoken,and promises fulfilled. Lord, today You turned my heart in a very real way. A friend asked if I would like 200 kilos of rice.Of course I said yes.So many are in need—especially now, as prices riseand the poor suffer morewhile the rich continue… Read more
