The Cruelty of The Cross

Written by: Jadrien Sebastian The cruelty of the cross was not just in the act of crucifixion itself, but in the brutal series of events that led up to it. The entire process was a public spectacle designed to inflict maximum pain, humiliation, and terror. The Events Leading to the Cross The Act of Crucifixion…

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God Calls the Imperfect: A Reflection on Vocatio et Perfectionis

By Alan Lee, St. Anthony BEC Faith begins not in perfection, but in willingness to say “yes.” As the Latin maxim reminds us: “Deus non vocat perfectos, sed vocatos perficit” — God does not call the perfect, but perfects the called. Scripture shows the unlikely being called: Moses, reluctant and slow of speech, was sent…

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The Sacraments: Fuel and Service for the Family Journey

A reflection by Alan Lee St Anthony Bec Every car needs two things: fuel and service. Without fuel, the car stalls. Without service, even the best-fueled engine will eventually break down. The same is true for the Christian life. The Eucharist is our fuel — the panis vivus (living bread) that strengthens us for the…

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