… sometimes, in the course of our existence, people come into our lives almost as suddenly as they exit it. The impact is dramatic and life changing no matter how brief the encounter. Eight years ago to this day such a person entered my life. This person left such an impression on my heart and changed me entirely without every uttering a single word. This person was my first son, William. He was born weighing less than a pound and... Read more

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… stopped at a red light on my way into work I found myself sitting behind one those people, those crazy people with their cars littered with bumper stickers. I suspect people who do that are not satisfied simply to tell everyone they meet their opinions, they also have to drive around town with it plastered to the ass end of their car. Yeah, those types. This one had them all though… Vegan, Peace, Bush blows, Conservatives suck, keep abortion... Read more

… pluck something off this list; The 5o Best Catholic Movies of All Time. I see my favorite, Millions, did not make the list. It might not be up to every one’s speed as quintessential Catholic cinema; but how can you not love a chain smoking St. Clare Assisi describing heaven as “bloody infinite”. Related: 2006 Reivew Read more

…The Elder was once asked, “My daughter is living a dissolute life, how can I save her?” To which he responded: “Only with your own holiness. A parent’s holiness saves their children.”– Elder Porphyrios, excerpt Wounded by Love Art by Nikolai Bogdanov Belsky. Quote tip: Josephus Flavius. Read more

… some times I like to check the archive for the month of the following years; to chart my progress… note how far I’ve come or how little I have done to improve myself. I came across this; composed two years ago and quoting myself from 2 years prior… “Our suffering is a gift from God. Our sins, sufferings and short comings that result from our humanity make us see that God does indeed have a divine sense of humor.... Read more

Bell Tower of Vallette, Malta Read more

… we are a generous lot. I have been blessed more than I probably deserve. I want to take a moment here and recognize those individuals who made donations to me… a very real person in need. It was hard to ask for that help but the humility is good for my spirit. I have been overwhelmed by every one’s kindness and concern. Thank you all. Read more

“…they surprise you with what seems to be a genuine tolerance and a sense of humor. They obey the Church’s teachings , but have a strange way of looking beyond it…they seem to have integrated religion with every aspect of their life, they are not necessarily very pious, in fact they appear to be very ordinary… they do not take themselves too seriously. This unpleasant trait looks like ordinary happiness, but it runs deeper in them. It is marked by... Read more

Frances Granacci Read more