“I was in Prison and You Visited Me…” Thirty years ago less than five hundred people lived in Cancun, Mexico. Today more than a million residents stroll the white sandy beaches and work in the hotels and restaurants. But amidst the success of the new tourist hot-spot, crime rose and with it c
Toy Box Battle It's a David vs. Goliath prospect for faith-based companies to even get the chance to compete in the big retail.
Feast of Our Lady of the Snows: August 5 During that hot summer evening, a miraculous snowfall traced the form of the basilica on the hill. Our Lady also appeared to Pope Liberius in a dream that same night so that he too could arrive at the location to see the miraculous snowfall.
Taming the Extracurricular Activity Monster Extracurricular activities do have tremendous benefits as well. Studies show that more children than ever are involved in enrichment activities away from home and school.
A Titanic Moment Their lungs began to cramp as the icy water seeped through their clothes.
Now Polygamy After legalizing same-sex ‘Marriage,’ more Canadians want to redefine marriage.
Things That Make Me Smile Look for opportunities in your world today to smile, and to bring smiles to the faces of others.
The ‘Atheism’ of Mother Teresa What happened after Mother Teresa said her Yes to the divine inspiration that was calling her to place herself at the service of the poorest of the poor?
Teaching Our Children to Speak with Adults Have a practice "meet and greet" session after dinner weekly. Reinforce eye contact, addressing the person by Mr., Ms. or Mrs., and with a firm handshake.
Hypocrisy and Sin I’d rather have someone in congress who advocates the right policy and falls short of practicing it than someone who advocates the wrong policy and behaves accordingly.
Visit Scotland with Your Family This Weekend Head online and do a quick search for events in your area - your kids will thank you and may even learn a thing or two while having fun!
Darkness Experts The recent press coverage on Mother Teresa’s long dark night of the soul has ranged from commentaries insinuating that she was an agnostic do-gooder, to those hailing her as a model for the modern-day people caught in the temptation to doubt, but who is a
Feast of Our Lady of Ransom On August 1, 1218 the Blessed Virgin appeared to Saint Peter, to his confessor, Raymund of Pennafort, and to King James I, and through these three servants of God established a work of the most perfect charity, the redemption of captives. Its members woul
Spending Time in the Company of a Mentor Do you have a mentor in your life? Try your hardest to make time to let a mentor know you. Appreciate all this person has have given you in this life. Spend time in his company and try to quantify for yourself what that relationship truly means to you.