The Path to God

People gather to light candles in a makeshift memorial to honor Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim who were killed as they were on a date at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, during a candlelight vigil outside of the White House, Thursday, May 22, 2025 (AP Photo) May 23, 2025 We are living in a time of profound spiritual conflict. The difference between good and evil is no longer subtle. It’s blatant. It confronts us in the news, our neighborhoods, and our homes. Just yesterday, in downtown Washington, D.C., a young couple—radiant in love and full of promise—was tragically gunned down. This was not just an act of violence. It was a sobering sign of the times. A manifestation of darkness. Their lives were stolen not only by a bullet, but by the spirit of destruction that fuels such hatred. That very evening, our BiC (Brother in Christ) Lito delivered a powerful teaching to our community on: “Living in Obedience: A Countercultural Response to a Secular Age.” He reminded us, ...

Key Takeaways from Pope Leo XIV’s First Homily Christ at the Center: Pope Leo XIV opened his homily with Peter’s confession—“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God”—emphasizing that his papacy will be rooted in proclaiming Jesus as the one true Savior and center of the Church’s life. Faithful to Tradition: He affirms his role as Peter’s successor, entrusted with the Church’s apostolic inheritance, signaling a deep commitment to preserving the faith handed down through the ages. Service-Oriented Mission: Describing the papacy as both a cross and a blessing, he sees his mission as one of humble service, entrusted with proclaiming the Gospel and caring for the Church. Collaborative Leadership: Acknowledging the College of Cardinals, he commits to walking with them in leading the Church, highlighting a collegial and consultative style. Holiness Over Structures: He stresses that the Church’s true witness comes not from grandeur but from the holiness of its people—a...

Church of the Primacy of Saint Peter is a Franciscan church located in Tabgha, by the Sea of Galilee “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church.” ~ Matthew 16:18 On May 31, 2023 , we were deeply blessed to walk upon sacred ground at the Church of the Primacy of Saint Peter , a humble yet powerful Franciscan church nestled on the very shores of the Sea of Galilee  in Tabgha. This modern church, built in  1933 , rises from the remains of a  4th-century church . Known in earlier times as the Place of the Coals , the site memorializes that tender and holy moment in John 21 when the risen Jesus built a charcoal fire , prepared breakfast for His apostles, and spoke intimately with Peter. There, by the lakeside, Jesus asked Peter three times, “Do you love me?” , and upon Peter’s threefold “yes,” reinstated him as chief among the Apostles . Standing there, one cannot help but feel the living weight of Peter’s mission and the enduring presence of Christ’s love for H...