The Breviarian Hours

Some days, faith feels like fire. Other days, it feels like you're just holding on. And then comes Easter—a day that reminds us that even our weakest yes is not wasted. Because Jesus didn’t wait for us to be worthy. He made us worthy. And this Resurrection story? It’s not just history. It’s ours . Why Did Jesus Need to Suffer? We ask this, not just out of theology, but sometimes out of confusion and pain. "Lord, why the Cross? Why all that pain? Why not just wave Your hand and make things right?" But here’s what we’re learning—through prayer, through the Breviary, through life: 1. Because Love Without Sacrifice Isn’t Real Love Jesus didn’t suffer because He had no choice. He suffered because He wanted to show us how deep love can go. The world today teaches us to love from a distance—to "love without getting involved," to "protect your peace" and stay comfortable. But Jesus didn’t love from afar. He didn’t stay in heaven and say, “Well, they sinned, l...

There’s something about moving to a foreign country that shakes you to your core. The comfort of home disappears. Familiar faces fade into the background. And suddenly, you find yourself surrounded by a culture, a language, and sometimes even a  faith  that feels different from what you’ve always known. Some let go. Some adjust. But some hold on even tighter. And that’s exactly what  Brev Jeff in Canada  and  Brev Patrick in Vietnam  did. Brev Jeff: The Rosary That Kept Them Rooted Canada wasn’t exactly a walk in the park for Jeff and his family. The struggles of settling down, the pressure of making ends meet, and the silent battles of being far from home—it was overwhelming. And yet, in the midst of it all, they never lost their center. They kept the faith.  Literally. Every night, as the world outside continued to test them, they turned to  prayer.  The Rosary wasn’t just a devotion; it became their lifeline.  It held them together wh...