The kingdom of God is within you. We’ve all heard this truth, but few of us fully understand it or make an effort to put it into practice when we need it. In signing off my letters to friends and others, I often write, “May the Lord be your strength and your joy.” For me, […]

My aim in my work is to encourage everyone I come into contact with to live a more joyful, optimistic life. In the face of all the troubles we face in this world today, I realize that this task can seem daunting to some. But I also know that everyone can do something positive to […]

In today’s secular climate, it isn’t easy to guide teens along paths that will lead them to happier lives. Where do you begin talking to them about some of the potential problems they might face or the situations others might force them into? From drugs to sex, there’s an array of situations facing teenagers in […]

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “To thine own self be true,” spoken by Polonius in one of William Shakespeare’s works. These words have an important meaning in everyone’s life. This saying means we should follow what our conscience tells us in order to be true to ourselves. But we should be true to ourselves with […]

Most people never think of themselves as great, but if you think about it, you are quite extraordinary. For instance, from the beginning when you were very little, you won a race against a lot of contenders in the struggle to see who would reach your mother’s womb first. What an amazing beginning! It shows […]

The kingdom of God is within you. We’ve all heard this truth, but few fully understand it. When I sign my letters, I often write, “May the Lord be your strength and your joy.” It’s a way of reminding people that they can rely on the spirit within to do the heavy lifting. To protect […]

Anyone can commit suicide. It’s done all the time. But recently we have seen a movement toward legalization of assisted suicide. It seems that the right to die soon becomes the duty to die. Given medical expenses in today’s world, some are tempted to say that it costs too much money to stay alive. The […]

My love goes out to all of you this holy season of Lent. Now that I am an old man, I see more clearly that love is the only thing that really matters in life. Things you have acquired, like wealth or power or fame, are not really important. All that matters is how much […]