We have arrived in Kolkata! The trip to Kolkata was quite a challenge. The 10 hour flight to Frankfurt with a 3 hour layover, then 10 hour flight to New Delhi, arriving at 1am and hanging out in the airport until our 7 am flight to Kolkata. 30 … [Read more...]
Well, the time has finally come to depart to Calcutta, India. Last night was the first time I could sense that this trip is actually going to happen. Although I had read Susan Conroy's book about her volunteer experience in Calcutta, spoken to … [Read more...]
PENTECOST AND THE GIFT OF LANGUAGE by Fr. Robert Barron Gift of tongues. We can communicate in a number of ways. But we never really communicate until we have learnt someone else's language. That's how worlds and hearts open up. Disciples were … [Read more...]
"An instant bestseller that is poised to become a classic, Moonwalking with Einstein recounts Joshua Foer's yearlong quest to improve his memory under the tutelage of top "mental athletes." He draws on cutting-edge research, a surprising cultural … [Read more...]
Mass Readings: Acts 1: 1-11 Ps 47: God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord. Ephesians 1: 17-23 Mark 16: 15-20 ASCENSION SUNDAY: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH by Fr. Robert Barron We … [Read more...]
Here is a list of arrow prayers (short prayers to heaven) that I use for meditation and quick prayers throughout the day. The Father is fathering me; He knows the way. Expect and anticipate daily affection from the Father. I am on the … [Read more...]
The Facts: The average reading speed in the US is 200-300 wpm (1/2 to 1 page per minute), with the top 1% of the population reading over 400 wpm. 5 Obstacles to effective reading Lack of education Lack of focus Subvocalization … [Read more...]
On a scale of 1 to 10, how confident are you in God's personal love for you, especially during times of desolation or darkness? If you answered less than 10, this book is for YOU :) Conference 1: Love for Love God loved us first so that we might love … [Read more...]
My notes from this book: Questions this book addresses: How often do you say yes simply to please? Or to avoid trouble? Or because "yes" had become your default response? Have you ever felt yourself stretched too thin? Have you ever felt … [Read more...]
GOD'S MARVELOUS CHOICE by Fr. Robert Barron To grasp the dynamic of Jesus' speech at the last supper, this high priestly prayer, is at the heart of Christianity. "It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you". Spiritualities today are … [Read more...]
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