Missionaries
The Power of ‘Sì’
A decent amount of people have given me a confused look when I tell them that my last name, Castelino, is of Portuguese origin. Their confusion is not unfounded, considering I am pretty much completely of East Indian descent and have the looks to match it. But I find it enjoyable explaining that one [...]
The Answer to Every Problem in Life is to Love Jesus More!
Most of us are aware that God loves us. As part of the Catholic Church we learn from a very young age “Jesus loves you”. We sing songs about it, we hear homilies on it, and we read about it in holy scripture. But it begs the question…do I love Jesus? Instinct might be to [...]
The Experience of “I”
I was inspired to write this poem, so I thought I’d put it in place of a blog post: The Experience of I Who am “I”? “I” am. “I” know that “I” am. “I” don’t know all that “I” am. “I” know that too. “I” want to know all that “I” am. “I” do not [...]
New Year’s REVOLUTION
If there was one word to describe the effect of Rise Up on me this year and on so many others it would have to be: revolution. But not 360 degrees, because that would mean right back where we started… more like 180…or 540
CCO at UBC
UBC – Come find us at daily Mass at St Mark’s (Google Map here) at 12:10 Mon-Fri! Read on for more info on upcoming campus events and other opportunities to connect with Catholicism at UBC!
Family, my 30th Birthday, and Rise Up
Rise Up always falls between Christmas and New Years (Dec 28-Jan1), which is also often a special time for families. For the last 10 years, since 2002, I have celebrated my birthday(Dec 30) away from my family and at CCO’s Rise Up Conference (except for ’08 when Vanessa and I visited her family in Hong [...]
The endless possibilities of Rise Up!
“What captures your heart?” This question was posed by Father Clair Watrin during Rise Up in Winnipeg and the answer to this question has come to shape who I am. He posed this question during a homily during the conference and it really struck me. He went on to ask other questions about who we [...]
Canadian culture + Transformers = one profound truth
One of the oddest idiosyncrasies of North American culture takes place every day. Actually, for many people, multiple times a day. Many people from other parts of the world find it very strange. They would actually say it’s less than sincere at best and downright dishonest at worst. If you haven’t guessed what I’m talking about [...]
Jesus, I trust in YOU
Remember those times when you were a kid that you got into a heap of trouble? That barely ever happened to me. I was the ideal child growing up: obedient, quiet, loving, hard-working – I can go on and on with my amazing traits. Don’t listen to my siblings if they tell you I was [...]
It is good to give Him thanks and praise.
Psalm 118: 1-4 O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; his steadfast love endures for ever! Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures for ever.” Let the house of Aaron say, “His steadfast love endures for ever.” Let those who fear the Lord say, “His steadfast love endures for ever.” What [...]
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