As a Christian, I often hear a lot of speculation, especially about what we are supposed to believe and how to interpret the Scripture. However, being in the ministry for 15 years has enabled me to build a personal relationship with God, which spiked a certain curiosity in me to look at other denominations and … Read more

Last week, I attended a wonderful 7-day Jewish celebration with plenty of Torah reading and dancing, and I was intrigued by how the Jewish people uphold their religious festivities. They reminded me of the Catholics who are also very devoted to their religious traditions, such as fasting and taking the Holy Communal during the Lent … Read more

I have served in ministry for over fifteen years and have had a great learning experience. As such, the leadership of my local church has entrusted me with leading faith formation classes for teenagers and adults. In our last adult faith formation class, we began discussing the Jesuit order. I started by challenging the learners … Read more

As a pastor, one of the most frequent questions I’ve been asked by new believers and non-believers is the difference between Saints and Angels. Therefore, during my recent Bible study session, I suggested we research and discuss this interesting topic. Today, I’m excited to present a comprehensive summary of our discussion on “Saints vs. Angels,” … Read more

In today’s pop culture, it is not unusual to see various anecdotes of angels and devils on television, the internet, movies, art, and music. Just the other day, a member of my congregation showed me a meme trending on social media of an angel and Devil doing serious arm wrestling, and it cracked me up. … Read more

Having been in the ministry for over 15 years, I am familiar with the different ceremonies performed by different Christian denominations. I have experienced some of them, like being dedicated to God and being baptized as I was born in a Christian family, and later chose the Christian faith for myself. However, it was not … Read more

Last week, as pastor of my Church, I mentored a small group of youths interested in the Church’s leadership. They were interested in different topics that pertained to leadership in the Church. Among the most intriguing questions asked was if there was a difference between a Cathedral and a Church. Most of them were curious … Read more

As one of the church’s spiritual leaders, I am responsible for spearheading Bible study meetings. During our last meeting, we focused on an excerpt from Matthew 1:18, where we read about Mary conceiving by the Holy Spirit. One of the members wished to know whether there was a difference between the Holy Spirit and the … Read more

Being brought up in a family of believers and attending a Christian school, the Bible was a major part of the teachings and morals instilled in me. Growing up, I learned that the Bible is split into the Old and New Testaments. Recently, during our weekly Bible study, I learned that there is a Hebrew … Read more

At the outset of my spiritual journey, I encountered difficulty distinguishing between the Apostolic and Catholic Church. In a recent Bible study session, while engaging in a discussion on this topic, I discovered that many fellow believers also grapple with comprehending the nuances of the Apostolic and Catholic Church. As a result, I decided to … Read more