You might know, from reading some of my previous articles on this site, that I believe a sense of humor is a gift straight from heaven. It’s a source of releas... Read More ...
The Holidays. For so much of my life they were surrounded by nothing other than pure joy, excitement, and wonder. I find myself missing those days – the days w... Read More ...
I grew up in the Philippines where Christmas decorations go up and Christmas music hits the radio airwaves as soon as the first “ber” month comes. Yes, as earl... Read More ...
A Review of Journey in Love: A Catholic Mother’s Prayers after Prenatal Diagnosis by Kathryn Anne Casey (Our Sunday Visitor, 2019, 103pp)
“The only way out ... Read More ...
Art is more than just something pleasurable to look at. Its transcendent quality has the ability to integrate and ground our thoughts, lift us beyond our prese... Read More ...
A major commonality in all suffering is the sense of the unknown. I’ll venture to say that sometimes it is that very element, the unknown, that can be harder t... Read More ...
How is work? How do you like your job?
These are common everyday questions where the typical responses we hear is “it’s ok” or “it pays the bills.” Some mi... Read More ...
Back in the era of my middle school years, I began to notice a trend in my behavior toward the “underdogs” amongst us. In the view of a school-aged child, the ... Read More ...
Good poetry is striking for its economy of language. It uses the fewest words needed to express the most possible meaning. It paints a picture, tells a story a... Read More ...
My struggle with depression began years ago. It’s an experience I know too well. I read a book recently called the “Catholic Guide to Depression.” I’ve read a ... Read More ...
In Part 1 I wrote about the need to be present and observe others and to work on your own beliefs about yourself. In this article I’d like to give you some pr... Read More ...
Most of us have experienced the pain of rejection at one time or another; let’s face it—it’s terrible. Even when we don’t even like the people rejecting us, it... Read More ...
