St Alphonsa
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Persecution and Suffering
No doubt persecution and suffering are an integral part of Christian life. But Christ, himself, suffers with us when we go through these testing times. He does not leave us alone (Mt 25:40). He has a reason for every suffering that is from his will. Many Saints suffered: St Therese had a nervous disorder for… Continue reading
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Suffering Saints
God has plans for us in life. These are for our own good. He thinks about nothing else but our own good (Jer 29:11). He is a good God and works in every thing and way for this purpose through peaceful means. He is called the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). Also, when he afflicts,… Continue reading
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God is Faithful
Those who serve God lack no good thing(Psalm 34:10). They will be led out like calves from a stall(Mal 4:2). Even the hair of their heads are numbered(Luke 12:7). There is more gladness in them than in a rich man’s house with abundance of food and drink (Psalm 4:7). The lives of the Saints was… Continue reading
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A Short Life
Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere(Psalm 84:10). This was true in the lives of many Saints. They lived a short life, but it was an eventful enough one for the glory of God. He willed it to be so. To enumerate: St Therese of Lisieux lived for 24 years on… Continue reading
About Me
I’m a preacher and share a very close bond with Mother Mary. Being a Freelance Writer and having a Content Writing experience of over ten years, writing has become a part of my life. Adding sheen to this journey, I have published three books: two in the Catholic spirituality genre and another in self help; it is good to explore different genres. I reside with my immediate family in Bangalore and hope to share wisdom as such with everyone.