Month: April 2025

Catholic Life Spotlights

The Harmony of Faith and Reason: An Introduction

As we celebrate the birth anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI, it is important to reflect his vision on the relationship between faith and reason is a recurring theme in Catholic thought, particularly emphasised by Pope Benedict XVI. His perspective highlights the necessity of both faith and reason in the pursuit of truth and understanding of […]

Spirituality Spotlights

Walking with Christ: A Journey Through Holy Week

Holy Week is a very important time in the Catholic Church, as it is a time to commemorate the principal events of our redemption. During Holy Week, the Church celebrates the mysteries of salvation accomplished by Christ in the last days of His life on earth, starting with His messianic entrance into Jerusalem. Pope Francis […]

Inspirationals Spirituality Spotlights

The Good Samaritan: A Theological Reflection Through the Eyes of St. Augustine

The parable of the Good Samaritan, found in Luke 10:25–37, is a narrative of compassion, but it is also, in the hands of the Fathers of the Church—particularly St. Augustine—a profound allegory of salvation history. More than an ethical exhortation to love one’s neighbour, it becomes, through Augustine’s eyes, a miniature Gospel, a story that […]

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