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From anger to the Resurrection
WHEN we hear about Jesus cleansing the temple, we often picture a scene of intense anger. He overturns tables, scatters coins, and drives out those who turned a sacred place into a marketplace.
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No fruitcake this Christmas
A personal reflection on finding sanctuary in the gym, managing a strict low-carb diet through the holidays, and honoring friendship and family love.
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Choosing gym workouts over corruption news
What starts with canvas gym bags and wardrobe clutter leads to a sharper reflection: when luxury loses its luster, how do corrupt officials justify treating the national treasury as a personal piggy bank?
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Choosing gym workouts over corruption news
From collecting viral canvas tote bags to questioning the endless pursuit of luxury, this essay explores wardrobe clutter, gym fashion, and the true cost of public corruption.
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Carnivore means zero carb tolerance
One Sunday, I was at the gym just in time for Mass at the mall chapel nearby. It happened to be a Missa cantata, a sung Mass.
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The hope of All Souls’ Day
DEATH has a way of silencing every illusion. Wealth, success, influence, and earthly achievements suddenly appear fragile before the mystery of the grave.
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When a narcissist calls you a friend
A candid reflection on human relationships examines how empaths, narcissists, and broken loyalties shape our understanding of true friendship.
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From books to Facebook, from inflation to fashion
A personal essay reflects on reading old news clippings, book humor, limiting Facebook time, and tennis star Alex Eala sitting next to Anna Wintour.
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A merry little Christmas amid soaring gas prices
With soaring prices and holiday pressure, embracing a "merry little Christmas" through simple living and fewer decors might be the best way to celebrate.
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Christ’s blueprint for the saintly soul
The Beatitudes serve as heaven’s family portrait on All Saints’ Day, reminding us that holiness is not an impossible dream but the daily path of grace for every baptized soul.
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Accompanying the wounded
A new Vatican document calls on the Church to integrate spiritual care with professional mental health support to assist individuals facing humanitarian and emotional crises.
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'A testament to' is a sure sign of ChatGPT writing
A reflection on dead giveaway ChatGPT phrases, the importance of keeping a distinct personal voice, and why writing from the heart matters.
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