The pursuit of happiness is a universal human endeavor. For the Christian, joy is not a fleeting emotion but a deep-seated fruit of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22), cultivated through specific, time-tested practices. These disciplines—prayer, gratitude, service, and love for Mary—are not merely spiritual commands; they are a roadmap to human flourishing, a fact increasingly corroborated by modern science. By examining the lives of the saints, we see these principles embodied

The Theotokos, Model of Faith: Affirming The Primacy of Christ and the Cooperative Role of Mary The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith’s Doctrinal Note, Mater Populi fidelis (Mother of the Faithful People) , serves as a crucial clarification regarding Marian titles and her cooperative role in the work of salvation, which must always be Christocentric. Accordingly, the document Mater Populi fidelis firmly grounds Mary’s singular position not as an object of devotion plac

The mornings in October felt different this year. The sunlight seemed softer, as if it too had chosen to bow before prayer. Our home in Dubai had settled into a quiet rhythm with the Daniel fasting prayers on Shalom Television. For twenty-one days, like Daniel the prophet in the Bible, we were learning to seek strength not through indulgence but through surrender. Zac surprised me when he said he wanted to join. I didn't expect that, especially during his busy board exam sche

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The congregation recited the novena prayer of Pentecost, voices rising gently in the sweltering Dubai heat. The sacred words floated in...

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The family’s rhythm continued as February unfolded, and Marta’s birthday grew nearer. Amid the stress of final exams, assignments, and...

November always weighs heavily on me. It begins with the remembrance of All Souls' Day, a moment when we reflect on those we've...

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It was a special October morning at St. Mary’s Church in Dubai, the air fresh with the promise of winter after the sweltering summer...