Suffering from terminal spinal cancer at the age of 47, former North Carolina State basketball coach Jim Valvano spoke with a reporter earlier this year. He looked back on his life and told a story about himself as a 23-year-old coach of a small college team. “Why is winning so important to you?” the players […]
Once a bishop said that he received a letter from a priest who was critical of his own seminary formation. In that letter he said that all through his years of preparation for priesthood he was often asked, “Are you happy?” “Are you maturing?” “Are you open?” “How are your grades?” But never once, did
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Alfred the Great was king of the West Saxons in England during the ninth century. The days of Alfred’s rule were not easy. His country was invaded by the Danes. The Danes won almost every battle. After many struggles, his army was broken and scattered. He also had to flee to the forest. After days
When St. Thomas Aquinas was about to die, his sister Theodora wanted to ask him some questions. So, she went to the Abbey where he was and asked him about many things. One of the questions she asked was: what is the secret to become a saint? St. Thomas’ answer was just one word “velle”
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John Tauler was a Dominican father who lived in the XIV century. He is a famous spiritual writer and preacher. When he was at the beginning of his Christian life, he was giving the firsts steps on the spiritual life, he was guided by God to a church. God show him that in that church
