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Why Prayer is Central to Catholic Life and How to Deepen It
Prayer is at the heart of Catholic life. It is the way believers communicate with God, express their faith, seek guidance, and grow in holiness. Prayer is not merely a ritual or obligation, but a living relationship with God. Understanding why prayer is central to Catholic life and how to deepen it can help believers experience spiritual growth, peace, and a stronger connection to Christ.
By Sound and Spirit20 days ago in Journal
The Role of Mary in Catholic Life and Devotion
Mary, the mother of Jesus, holds a unique and cherished place in Catholic life. While some people mistakenly believe that Catholics worship Mary, the truth is that the Church teaches honor and devotion, not worship. Worship is due to God alone, but Catholics venerate Mary as the Mother of God, the first disciple, and a model of perfect faith. Understanding her role helps clarify her importance in Catholic spirituality and daily life.
By Sound and Spirit20 days ago in Journal
The Councils of the Church and Why They Were Important
The Catholic Church has faced countless challenges since its founding, from doctrinal disputes to external persecution. One of the most important ways the Church has maintained unity, clarified its teachings, and preserved the faith is through ecumenical and local councils. Church councils are formal gatherings of bishops and Church leaders to deliberate on matters of doctrine, discipline, and practice. These gatherings have shaped Christianity as we know it today, ensuring that the Church remains faithful to the teachings of Christ and the apostles.
By Sound and Spirit20 days ago in Journal
The Gate We All Walk Through
I didn’t realize I’d disappeared until I saw my reflection and didn’t recognize myself. It wasn’t sudden. It was slow—a word silenced here, an opinion softened there, a laugh forced to match the room. I traded pieces of myself for acceptance, like coins dropped into a vending machine that never gave back what I paid for.
By KAMRAN AHMAD26 days ago in Journal
The Keeper of Secrets
I didn’t go in for a book. I went in to escape the rain. It was a gray Tuesday in March, the kind of day that presses down on your chest like a wet blanket. I’d just received news I wasn’t ready for—a job lost, a relationship frayed, the quiet unraveling of plans I’d spent years building. I walked without direction, shoulders hunched, until I saw it: a narrow storefront with a flickering “Open” sign and a window full of leaning paperbacks.
By KAMRAN AHMAD26 days ago in Journal
The Last Game of the Season
I didn’t go for the win. I went because it was the last game. The gym was packed—folding chairs lined the walls, parents stood in the back, and the buzz of nervous energy hung thick in the air. Two rival high schools, decades of history, one championship on the line. But I wasn’t there for the trophy. I was there for my nephew, who’d spent all season riding the bench.
By KAMRAN AHMAD26 days ago in Journal
The Man Who Fixed the Clock
I didn’t notice the clock was broken until it stopped. It sat on the corner shelf of my grandparents’ living room for as long as I could remember—brass, ornate, with Roman numerals and a soft, steady tick that marked the rhythm of every visit. My grandfather wound it every Sunday without fail, even in his nineties, even when his hands shook.
By KAMRAN AHMAD26 days ago in Journal
The Boy Who Carried the Ball Home
I didn’t go to the game for the score. I went because my nephew asked me to. He’s twelve, wears his hair in a messy bun, and talks about basketball like it’s a secret language only he and the ball understand. “It’s not about winning,” he’d said, eyes bright. “It’s about who shows up when it matters.”
By KAMRAN AHMAD27 days ago in Journal
How People Get Rich Without a Normal Job
The Meme Coin Millionaire You're 16. It's late — the kind of late where you know you'll regret it tomorrow during the first period. You're already in bed, lights off, phone glowing in the dark, when the notification comes through.
By Arsalan Haroon28 days ago in Journal
LinkedIn and Bangladesh’s Digital Workforce Transformation: Youth, Startups, and Future Skills
By Tuhin Sarwar | Dhaka। 02। December । 2025 । From her modest home in Sylhet, 24-year-old Rafia Hussain flips open a second-hand laptop, logs into the LinkedIn app and reviews an inbox of messages from clients in London, Singapore and Dubai. She adjusts a brand mock-up for a global startup, schedules a call with a US design director and uploads a revised style guide all before breakfast is done.
By Tuhin sarwarabout a month ago in Journal
Why We Watch the Fall
I’ve never worn gloves. But I’ve stood in my own ring. It was a rainy Tuesday in March. I sat across from a hiring panel, my résumé trembling in my hand, reciting answers I’d rehearsed for weeks. I’d been unemployed for eight months. My savings were gone. That job wasn’t just a paycheck—it was my lifeline. When they said, “We’ll be in touch,” I knew. The silence that followed wasn’t neutral. It was final.
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in Journal
The Boy Who Didn’t Look Away
I was seventeen the first time I saw someone truly lose—and not just lose, but lose in front of everyone. It was a school assembly. A poetry contest. My friend Mateo had spent weeks writing a piece about his mother’s hands—how they cracked from cleaning other people’s houses, how they still braided his little sister’s hair every morning before dawn. He stood at the mic, voice trembling at first, then rising like a song. For three minutes, the gym was silent. Then he finished. And no one clapped.
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in Journal
