I believe we are very blessed to have a Pope like Benedict XVI. Here, a group a Portuguese speakers interrupt him and he begins to sing along. As far as stage presence, he is no John Paul II, his gestures are more simple, less noticeable. Still, this short clip cracks open the door and let us have a little peek inside a heart of simplicity and fraternal care.
Medicine was once considered a vocation. It remains a vocation, no matter what the world tries to convince us otherwise. As doctors, we are called to imitate the First Physician - to heal not only the body but also the soul. This is never possible unless He is the One...
New York is known as “the city that doesn’t sleep.” There is this constant exhausting energy. Everyone speed-walks like they’re late to a meeting, even though they aren’t. They’re just heading to Blank Street for a matcha latte. One of the biggest struggles of...
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Music has always been a part of my life. Since I was three years old, my mom arranged for a music teacher to teach me how to play the organ. Ever since then, music has been something I need on road trips, at the office, and even in my spiritual life. I’ve realized...
Let’s be honest—when most of us hear the word “miracle,” we tend to picture something dramatic. Blinding light. Instant healing. Maybe a crowd gasping in unison while someone drops their crutches and runs a victory lap. And to be fair, sometimes that’s exactly what...
Many, young and old, feel the call to participate in the Mass by becoming an altar server. Amazing! The following 8 tips will help altar servers grow in their fervor for the Lord and devotion. To help you understand this better, we will use the triple-A battery. I...
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A At the sight of the crowds, Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned,like sheep without a shepherd.Then he said to his disciples,“The harvest is abundant but the laborers are...
It had been long enough, so I finally decided to visit my doctor. Random muscle spasms, pain, and fatigue had plagued me for nearly a year, and I had to figure out why…and hopefully fix it. Various AI and internet sources provided some insights, but they couldn’t...
The Sheep Detectives: This charming movie has a deeper theological and moral lesson that the whole family can enjoy. Last month, The Sheep Detectives was released in theaters, and the premise for the movie makes for a typical, fun animal children’s movie. The...
Did you ever think your high school or college relationship would result in marriage? I know I would be lying if I said that I did not think that myself. I might have said publicly, “Young relationships usually don’t last,” but in my heart of hearts, I would dream....
Born in Texas, I spent 12 years living and working in Peru and Italy. A philosopher and a theologian, I have a passion for the power of stories in our lives.
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