We are taught at a young age that we need to study if we want to do well in school and be successful. We are also taught that money equals success and the better job we get, the more successful we will be. A successful life is also said to be achieved if we stay […]
I often get nervous when I travel out of the country. I usually don’t know the language and am unfamiliar with the customs of the people who live there. I feel vulnerable and handicapped and that makes me extra nervous when I venture out in the city. Anytime, we are far from home and far […]
There is an old saying that says that ten percent of the people do ninety percent of the work. In every organization, there is only a small percentage of people who are willing to go above and beyond the call of duty. Newton’s first law of motion also states that a body at rest will […]
One thing that I enjoy about my job is traveling to many places and getting to try the food at local restaurants. I was spoiled growing up in Louisiana because it has some of the best food in the entire U.S. I’m always comparing the cuisines from other areas to Louisiana and they don’t usually […]
When I was young, I used to think that John 3:16 had something to do with football after seeing people holding signs at games with that verse written on them. The signs with the John 3:16 verse were made popular by a guy who showed up to many major sporting events and positioned himself strategically […]
One of the many advantages of the Catholic faith over other faiths is the existence of the sacraments. One of the best sacraments is sacrament of reconciliation. Jesus gave the Apostles this sacrament when He said, “Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them and whose sins you retain are retained.” None of us are perfect […]
Although, many dioceses have transferred the Feast of the Ascension from Thursday to Sunday, I decided to do this week’s reflection on the Gospel for the Seventh Sunday of Easter. (John 17:1-11a) There is a special relationship between a father and a son. A father rejoices in being able to pass on the knowledge and […]
