The tree of knowledge. God created the tree of knowledge and placed it in the garden of Eden. That wasn’t the problem. The problem was he told adam and Eve not to eat from that tree. Genesis 2:16-17 says that God says to Adam that he must not eat from the tree, if he does […]
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Why did Jesus speak in parables?
To most of us, Jesus speaking in parables is so wonderful. The parables make it easier for even the children to understand the true meaning of what Jesus wanted to say to all of us. But, why parables? Why just stories? Couldn’t Jesus make it a little more straightforward? The kingdom of heaven cannot be […]
Lessons From The Lord’s Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most common and most recited prayers in the life of a Catholic. For the very reason that it has been taught by our Lord himself. It is a beautiful way by which Jesus gave us his example of the relationship that he has with his father in heaven. […]
Why Did Judas betray Jesus?
Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. We all know him more as “Judas the betrayer” rather than “Judas the Apostle”. However, the point that we should always reflect upon is – Judas, who was also with Jesus, just like Peter and all the other disciples, what made him betray Jesus? If Jesus […]
Bandel Church- Basilica of the Most Holy Rosary
The narrative of Bandel Church starts with the primary Portuguese settlements in Bengal. Most students of history concur that in 1537 an Admiral Sampayo entered the waterway Hooghly with nine Portuguese vessels to help Muhammad Shah, the Pathan Nawab of Gaur who being hard squeezed by the renowned Sher Khan, had asked the Portuguese delegate […]
Palm Sunday – 5 Important Facts To Remember
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the Holy Week for all Catholics around the world. Holy Week is very significant a week, as this entire week the passion of Jesus Christ begins and increases day by day till his death on the cross. We see in the Bible that Palm Sunday is the day when […]
Why did Jesus cry in the Garden of Gethsemane?
When we read the Gospel of Mark 14:34, we notice something strange. Something unusual about Jesus can be seen in the Gospel. Jesus is cringing about the fact that he has to suffer. But why should we reflect on this? Didn’t Jesus cry before? Yes, he did. He cried while he called out Lazarus from […]
How Can I Help Others Embrace Christ? Converting to Catholicism
My dear friends, this question is a big controversy in the world. However, this is no point of controversy or confusion at all. Jesus has said very clearly to ‘go forth and make disciples in all Nations’. He has instructed us to preach the Gospel and tell others to repent and believe. But the point […]
How To Make A Good Confession?
Confession has always been a matter of struggle for many. I too had a deep struggle with confession years back, and even now sometimes confession seems to be a big deal for me. However, with the continuous intercession of our Blessed Mother and with the help of my friends and priests, I somehow […]
What is the Sacrament of Reconciliation?
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is one of the seven Sacraments instituted by Jesus Christ himself, and then by the Catholic Church. It is also one of the two sacraments of healing. Christ’s love is shown in the fact that he seeks the lost and heals the sick. That is why he gave us the sacraments […]