A Sacred 1:11 Moment: Embracing New Beginnings in God’s Abundant Grace

Jan 11, 2026

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Catholic Living, Christianity, Daily Reflections, Faith & Spirituality, Prayer & Manifestation

A Psalm of Praise to Elohei Haelohim

O Elohei Haelohim, God above all gods, Sovereign of eternity, Knower of all hearts, You wove me in wonder, each thread of my being Crafted in Your image, a marvel divine. (1 Peter 5:10) Let not my body, Your sacred creation, Be stained by the shadows of sin’s fleeting lure.… Read ⇢
A Psalm of Autumn’s Praise

O Lord, autumn leaves fall in Your splendor, A cool breeze revives my soul. I lift my eyes to Your creation— Trees adorned, birds soaring south, Each plant a sign of Your care. I praise You, God, for Your wondrous works, My heart sings of Your endless glory. ©️rejoiceandpraise.ca God… Read ⇢
Song of Grateful Praise

Verse 1 I give thanks to You, O God, For the days grow cool, the nights grow long. In the turning of the seasons, Your handiwork shines, Your love is strong. Refrain I lift my voice in grateful song, To You, my God, where I belong. Your grace is near,… Read ⇢
Censorship Echoes: Fighting for Yu Menglong’s Truth

Similar Censorship Cases on X and Beyond: Echoes of Suppression Around Yu Menglong’s Story As a fellow voice in the fight for truth, my experience of having my X account hacked, stolen, and then a new one suspended for simply sharing a Catholic perspective on Yu Menglong’s tragic death hits… Read ⇢
“Silenced for Speaking Truth: A Catholic Blogger’s Fight Against Censorship on X”

As a devoted Catholic blogger, my writing at Rejoice and Praise pours out my heart for spirituality, Catholic faith, and Bible study, reflecting the love and truth of Christ. Yet, one article broke from my usual focus, diving into the chilling darkness of Chinese superstition surrounding Yu Menglong’s death: “Chinese… Read ⇢
“From Anger to Hope: Learning Mercy with Jonah”

Jonah’s Struggle and God’s Mercy (Jonah 4:1-11) The Story in Scripture (Jonah 4:1-11, RSV-CE, Abridged): Jonah was furious because God spared Nineveh. He prayed, “O Lord, isn’t this what I said? I fled to Tarshish because I knew you’re gracious, merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and ready… Read ⇢
“Returning to Righteousness: Reflecting on 1 Peter Amidst Worldly Distractions”

After a week of neglecting my personal reading plan in 1 Peter, I was sidetracked by the shifting mores of world affairs—a world I grew up in, where fleeting values often shaped my early perspective. These distractions stirred my heart, but returning to 1 Peter 3:8-12 refocused me on God’s… Read ⇢
Chinese Superstition vs. Catholic Faith: Unmasking Occult Evil

Unveiling the Demonic in Chinese Superstition: The Yu Menglong Case As a Catholic trying to grasp the unsettling Chinese superstition tied to Yu Menglong’s death, I discovered a chilling clash of worldviews. Yu, a 38-year-old actor, died mysteriously in Beijing on September 15, 2025, with injuries sparking rumors of a… Read ⇢
“Imago Dei Defiled: The Sanctity of Human Creation and the Corruption of God’s Image”

Since the inception of time, birth has been a precious gift from God, arising from the sacred union between a man and a woman. This is one of His greatest blessings to humanity. As Scripture affirms in Genesis 1:26-27: “Then God said, ‘Let us make mankind in our image, in… Read ⇢