A single flame from the smallest of candles will illuminate an entire cavern. Its seemingly insignificant amount of light is visible from miles and miles away. The tiny Saint Maria Goretti is just such a light in a world overcome by darkness. This great soul gave her life at the tender age of eleven in defense … More A Candle in a Cavern
240 years. Not a bad life you’ve had, America. For this birthday, I’d like to write you a little love letter… If that’s cool? Thanks. Here goes. You’re definitely the best country I’ve ever met. You are so very beautiful on the inside and out. Your people are so good, their hearts are so big. … More Happy Independence Day!
Never be surprised by evil; never be afraid of evil. After any evil tragedy takes place, the inevitable commentary begins to pour forth. We first express shock and amazement that man could sink to such depravity, and then we typically follow with an expression of fear for the ever-increasingly evil world in which we live. … More How to Handle Evil
How to solve many a moral dilemma? Lay down a simple yet eternal principle. No matter how much good is intended to result from performing an action, it is never permissible to commit the slightest immoral action. As the seven-year-old St. Dominic Savio understood, “Death rather than sin.” Can any of us honestly make that same … More A Simple Principle
My wife and I have of late been waging a war in our home. We believe we will ultimately win this battle, but we have yet to see the fruit of our efforts. It’s a meticulous, frustrating, and educational process, fighting this kind of war. Our formidable opponent, miniature sugar ants, are some of the most resilient … More Sugar Ants and Humans
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