Today we are going to talk about how we Christians should treat those who persecute us? In today´s world Christians are persecuted around the world whether it is India, Syria, Iraq or Afghanistan. Christians are one of the most vulnerable groups of people who are persecuted for their faith. What does Jesus Christ say about… Continue reading How to treat those who persecute us, from the Biblical point of view?
A Catholic Gospel song in Urdu/Hindi by Catholic Television, sung by David Rothfuss. Lyrics: Trust in Him, keep the faith, He is the living God, praise the name of Jesus. Ask with faith, He will listen to you, walk in His way, you will find the right direction. Jesus said; I am the light of… Continue reading Trust in Him & Keep the Faith – Catholic Gospel Song in Urdu/Hindi
Ghalib Paul was born in a devoted Muslim family in Pakistan. He used to preach Quran and practice Islam due to the family pressure. But he had questions and doubts which didn´t allow him to stay in tranquility. His search for peace brought him towards Bible in which he found his answers and the truth… Continue reading From Islam to Christianity – The Thorny Journey of a Pakistani Muslim in Malaysia
What do the laws say? 295 – Injuring or defiling places of worship, with intent to insult the religion of any class. Up to 2 years imprisonment or fine, or both. 295 A – Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs. Up to… Continue reading A brief look at Pakistan´s blasphemy laws
A Christian woman on death row in Pakistan for the past six years had her final appeal postponed last month (October 2016) after a judge withdrew from the high-profile blasphemy case. Asia Bibi, a mother-of-five from rural Punjab, must wait to learn if she will be spared the gallows after the country´s top court adjourned amid tense… Continue reading Asia Bibi´s appeal postponed in Pakistan after judge withdraws
Tomorrow on November 6th 2016, IDOP – “International day of prayer for the persecuted Church” will be held across the globe. What is actually IDOP? In 1996, a coalition of Christian organizations decided that the global Church could no longer be silent. They were appalled by the knowledge that more people had died for their… Continue reading November 6th 2016, International day of prayer for the persecuted Church
Saint Jose Maria Rubio Peralta was born on July 22nd, 1864 to a simple farming family. He was the eldest of three brothers, living a traditional and religious childhood in the village of Dalías in Almeria, Spain. At the age of 11, he entered the seminary of Almeria and four years later began his priestly… Continue reading The Life of Saint Father Jose Maria Rubio – Apostle of Madrid
The Sanctuary and Castle of Javier is located in a small town in Navarra called Javier, about 52 km. from Pamplona. It is a place where the man of today, yesterday and tomorrow may receive the good news of salvation which helps him follow the right path of Life. Each year, the Sanctuary and Castle… Continue reading The Castle & Sanctuary of St. Francis Xavier – Origin of a great Jesuit missionary
The Ignatian Spirituality Center of Javier is a center of service and inspiration with the purpose to help deepen the Christian life and experience. Jesuits believe this along with the Ignatian spirituality is an excellent way to live life in an integrated, harmonious and constructive manner. Jesuits are convinced that the Ignatian spirituality is a… Continue reading The Ignatian Spirituality Center in the Town of Javier
Pedro Arrupe, SJ, was the 28th Superior General of the Society of Jesus, leading the Society in serving the Church and people in the post-Vatican II world. Arrupe was a man of great spiritual depth who was committed to justice. Early Years Arrupe was born in the Basque region of Spain in 1907. After some… Continue reading Pedro Arrupe – The Biography of a Noble Jesuit
