Leprosy vs sin
May 29, 2025
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Once St. Louis, king of France asked a friend: “Would you rather have leprosy or commit a mortal sin?” His friend, without any hesitation, answered:
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Saint Macarius and the Devil
May 22, 2025
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One day, upon returning to his cell, Saint Macarius found the devil waiting for him with a sickle in hand, attempting to cut him in
Thinking about what we think
May 15, 2025
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Once, many years ago, I told my pastor that we had elections in our youth group and we chose a new leader. Probably he could
He cut off his hand
May 8, 2025
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Tihamér Tóth recounts that when the Normans attacked Ireland, their leader promised them—to spur them into battle with a real incentive—that the first one to
Indeed, He is Risen!
April 24, 2025
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When members of the Eastern Church (including the Orthodox) wish someone a Happy Easter they do it with an affirmation of faith: “Christ is Risen.”
Love helps heal wounds
April 10, 2025
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In September 2005, Fabián Chávez, a 25-year-old orphan and alcoholic, beat Mariano Drew, aged 27, to death in El Hoyo, Chubut, Argentina. During the trial
Hearing God’s voice
April 3, 2025
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It is well known that St. Joan of Ark had a personal relationship with God. In Shaw’s play “Saint Joan” (premiering in 1923, three years
Choosing my cross
March 27, 2025
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Once a man was walking on the path of life complaining about his crosses. God heard his complaints and sent him an angel who had
The angry monk
March 20, 2025
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A legend tells of a monastery where there was a monk with a very hot temper who would easily fly into a rage. After his
The largest crypto heist
March 13, 2025
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Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, became the victim of what is being estimated as the largest crypto heist to date, as hackers stole nearly $1.5