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What Is Your Favorite Bible Verse?
Sometimes a few words from the Bible can change the way we see the world and guide the way we live our lives. One of my favorite verses comes from Isaiah 61:3. It says, “I will give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes of despair, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.” These words have carried a lot of meaning for me over the years. They have been more than inspiration. They have been a guide for how I try to show up in the lives of the people I care about.
By Sound and Spirit17 days ago in Journal
Learning to Surrender Control to God
Surrender is one of the most misunderstood ideas in the Christian life. For many people, the word itself triggers resistance. It sounds passive, frightening, or even irresponsible. We are taught to plan carefully, protect ourselves, and stay in control. Faith, however, introduces a different way of living, one that asks us to loosen our grip and trust Someone beyond ourselves.
By Sound and Spirit17 days ago in Journal
When You Want to Pray but Do Not Know What to Say
One of the quiet struggles many people experience in their faith is not doubt, but silence. Not God’s silence, but our own. There are moments when we sit down to pray and realize we have no words. No polished thoughts. No clear requests. Just a sense of heaviness, confusion, or fatigue. It can feel like prayer requires language we do not possess.
By Sound and Spirit17 days ago in Journal
américa - atl. san luis
I found it in my father’s wallet after he passed. Tucked behind his ID, worn soft at the edges, was a ticket stub from a match twenty years ago. The ink had faded, the date blurred, but I remembered the day: rain falling sideways, the stadium half-empty, our team losing badly. We’d left before the final whistle, soaked and silent.
By KAMRAN AHMAD19 days ago in Journal
albacete - real madrid
I didn’t go for the game. I went for my nephew. He’s twelve, wears a faded jersey two sizes too big, and talks about football like it’s scripture. “It’s not about winning, Tío,” he’d said, eyes bright. “It’s about who shows up when no one’s watching.”
By KAMRAN AHMAD19 days ago in Journal
The Hour the World Went Quiet
It began with a flicker. Not of light, but of absence. The hum of my devices—the soft chime of messages, the buzz of updates, the endless scroll of curated lives—simply stopped. At first, I thought it was a glitch. I tapped screens. Checked cords. Restarted everything twice. But the silence held.
By KAMRAN AHMAD19 days ago in Journal
How to Begin a Relationship with Jesus
Step 1: Find a quiet space Begin in a place where you can notice yourself. This could be a room, a park, or the space between heartbeats. The quiet is not about absence of sound but about presence of attention. Bring no agenda, only awareness. The first step is to show up.
By Sound and Spirit20 days ago in Journal
Scripture and Tradition: Why Catholics Need Both
One of the most distinctive features of Catholicism is its understanding of the relationship between Scripture and Tradition. Some people assume that the Bible alone is enough for Christian faith, but Catholics believe that God’s revelation comes not only through the written Word but also through the living Tradition of the Church. Scripture and Tradition are two channels of the same truth, working together to guide the faithful toward God.
By Sound and Spirit20 days ago in Journal
The Rosary and How It Leads to Christ
The Rosary is one of the most recognizable and cherished prayers in the Catholic Church. To many, it may appear as a repetitive sequence of words, beads, and Hail Marys, but in reality, it is a spiritual journey that leads the faithful closer to Christ. Praying the Rosary is not about counting prayers as if they were tokens. It is about meditation, reflection, and entering into the mysteries of salvation history through the life of Jesus.
By Sound and Spirit20 days ago in Journal
Why Catholics Pray to Saints and What That Really Means
One of the most common misunderstandings about Catholicism is the belief that Catholics worship saints. This misconception often leads to confusion and criticism, especially from those unfamiliar with Catholic theology. In reality, prayer to saints has nothing to do with worship. It is rooted in how Catholics understand prayer, community, and the belief that life in Christ does not end at death.
By Sound and Spirit20 days ago in Journal
The Apostles’ Creed
The Apostles’ Creed is one of the oldest and most important prayers in Christianity. For Catholics, it is not simply a memorized formula or a ritual recited out of habit. It is a concise summary of what the Church believes, rooted in Scripture, preserved through Tradition, and handed down across generations. When Catholics pray the Apostles’ Creed, they are doing more than listing doctrines. They are proclaiming a shared faith that connects them to the earliest Christians.
By Sound and Spirit20 days ago in Journal
Catholic Social Teaching and Modern Life
Catholic Social Teaching is a rich tradition that provides moral guidance on how to live out faith in society. Rooted in Scripture and the teachings of the Church, it addresses issues of human dignity, justice, care for the poor, and responsible stewardship of the world. Understanding Catholic Social Teaching helps believers apply their faith to modern challenges while staying true to God’s call for love, compassion, and justice.
By Sound and Spirit20 days ago in Journal
