
Jesus told this precious story: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. And he said to the vinedresser, “Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down. Why should it…

Jesus assured his disciples: “God blesses you, who are poor, because the kingdom of God belongs to you. God blesses you now that you are hungry, for you will be satisfied. God blesses you now that you weep, for in due time you will laugh.” What a strange blessing to those who are poor, hungry,…

What weighs more in your decisions? What God says or what your environment says? A religious leader begged Jesus to accompany him to his house because his only daughter was dying. As they were on their way, someone told the father, “Your daughter is dead. There is no point in bothering the Teacher anymore.” But…

Who steers the helm of your life? Are you always clear-headed to navigate the journey ahead? On this matter, Jesus stated: “If you try to hold on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.” Think of your life as a great…

Have you ever hidden your faith to fit in with the group? Do you feel that contradiction between stating who you are and maintaining your popularity? Jesus warned: “If anyone is ashamed of me and my message, the Son of Man will be ashamed of that person when he returns in his glory and in…

A man approached Jesus and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” This man had strived to obey all the commandments, and Jesus pointed out to him, “There is one thing you still lack. Go, sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have…

When Jesus was born in Bethlehem, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, following a star that stopped over the place where the child was. Upon entering the house, they saw the child with his mother, Mary, and bowing down, they worshipped him. Opening their treasures, they presented him with gifts: gold, frankincense, and…

Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, it was discovered that she was pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, decided to divorce her quietly. However, an angel appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, do…

God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, to a virgin named Mary. She was pledged to be married to a man named Joseph. Gabriel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, highly favored woman. The Lord is with you. Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.” She had been chosen from…

Many people think that praying is merely a religious act, but it’s much more than that. In reality, praying is conversing with God, opening our hearts completely to Him, knowing that no one can understand us as much as the One who created us. When we talk about conversing with God, we speak of an…