Category: Lifestyle Columnists

“I can do all things in him who strengthens me!” (Philippians 12:1) THESE words of St. Paul from the Second Reading this Sunday evoke the joy of Christian life. With…

THERE is a confusing controversy, at least in the public arena, whether carbohydrates are healthy or bad for us. This will, of course, depend on what type of carbohydrates we…

“See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly father.”…

ALL of us today are at risk, more than we realize, more than ever before. Criminals, as expected, are taking advantage of modern technology to perpetrate their illegal acts more…

“I build my house of stone. I build my house of bricks. I’ve had no chance to sing and dance. ‘Cause work and play don’t mix.” — Practical Pig (THIS…

(Part 1 of 3) Remember the story of the three little pigs? Everyone does. But we relegate the story to children’s lit and condescendingly forget that these cute little porkers…

HOW often should we forgive someone who has wronged us? Peter asked Jesus this age-old question in the Gospel this Sunday. “Oh, Peter,” Jesus responded, “not just seven times but…

Amidst this killer pandemic of COVID-19, a positive frame of mind and a healthy attitude are good preventive weapons against SARS-CoV2 virus on top of good personal hygiene and behavior,…

“I am a woman’s advocate. I stand against abortion.” —Abby Johnson ABBY Johnson is a woman through whose eyes the 2019 movie about abortion from her book, “Unplanned” is based….

AS I often say, we’re living in a polarized society. There are so many conflicts and divisions in our country today, especially during this presidential election campaign. Protests and riots…

WATER is life. Without it, there would be no life on Planet Earth. The normal lean adult body is made up of about 70% water (50% intracellular, 15% interstitial, and…

“Don’t look for the needle in the haystack. Just buy the haystack.” —John C. Bogle Founder, Vanguard YEARS ago, I was searching for something to place a small amount of…

IS Satan real? In other words, does he exist and still influence our thoughts and actions? This is a fundamental question that often comes to our minds. Well, I’m sure…

WHAT is cancer? Cancer or a malignant tumor is a disease entity where the cells in the tissues of an organ (like the breast, lung, prostate, liver, brain, etc.) change…

“I owe, I owe. So off to work I go.” -Car bumper sticker WHEN we buy stuff, we think we own it. The truth is the stuff owns us. If…

“Jesus knew that Peter would be humble to accept his weaknesses and turn to the Living God for wisdom and strength.” “AND I say to you that you are Peter,…

COVID-19 affects only the lungs This pandemic has so far victimized (as of August 18, 2020) more than 22 million and killed almost 800,000 people around the globe – nearly…

“… Oh, to go back to the comforts of the past, pre- pandemic, To breathe freely, sans the mask… Back to the touchy feely hum of life Never again will…

A PRIEST flew thousands of miles to spend a month with the community of Mother Teresa in Calcutta, India. He was in a stage of discernment for God’s further purpose…

“COOKING” N95 masks N95 respirator mask has been the standard personal protective equipment (PPE) for COVID-19. Since this face covering is frequently in short supply and a bit pricey, sterilizing…