Purpose of the Book: The world has lost its story - the big Story that helps to answer the lingering questions every human faces: Who am I really? Why am I here? What does God want of me? “With every step of our lives we enter into the middle of some … [Read more...]
Malcolm Muggeridge, a BBC journalist, wrote a very popular book on Mother Teresa in 1971. After conducting a TV interview that became unexpectedly popular across the world, Muggeride became close friends with MT and was profoundly influenced by her … [Read more...]
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...]
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