Summary of Spes Salvi (“Saved in Hope”) by Pope Benedict XVI

Background Pope Benedict XVI's 2007 encyclical, Spe Salvi ("Saved in Hope"), delves into the transformative power of Christian hope. Drawing from Romans 8:24, "In hope we were saved," the Pope explores how this virtue shapes our lives, especially in … [Read more...]

Summary of Carlo Acutis: A Millennial in Paradise by Fr. Will Conquer

Born to a wealthy family in London, England, in in 1991, Carlo Acutis is a sign of contradiction for today's society. Here are a collection of my favourite quotes from Carlo Acutis, with some insights that I gathered from reading this book: "We … [Read more...]

How to Build Better Habits // Homily for 2nd Sunday of Advent – Year C

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Sacrifice Your iPhone // Homily for 1st Sunday of Advent – Year C

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Summary of Communicating for a Change by Andy Stanley and Lane Jones

7 Principles to Communicate for a Change: 1 - Determine Your Goal The goal of every communicator - whether teacher or preacher - is to change people's lives. Sadly, our approach for communicating often does not support this goal. "Several … [Read more...]

Summary of The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier

In this book, Michael Bungay Stanier gives us a simple and easy way to build a coaching habit, that is, a daily, informal approach to helping others unlock their potential. "The change of behaviour at the heart of what this book is about is this: … [Read more...]

How to Defeat Covid the King // Homily for Christ the King Year B

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Summary of A Man for Others: Maximilian Kolbe the “Saint of Auschwitz” by Patricia Treece

Patricia Treece’s A Man for Others: Maximilian Kolbe, the "Saint of Auschwitz," is nothing short of a spiritual masterpiece, capturing the essence of one of the most remarkable saints of the 20th century. Through meticulously researched stories and … [Read more...]

Summary of Evangelii Nuntiandi by Pope Paul VI

Background Evangelii Nuntiandi (Evangelization in the Modern World), an apostolic exhortation by Pope Paul VI, was issued on December 8, 1975. Written a decade after Vatican II, it addresses the decline in missionary zeal and reaffirms the … [Read more...]

St. Maximilian Kolbe // Homily for 33rd Sunday Year B

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