List Of Monthly Reflections

Bending to See

Apr 2026

Samuel Morse received numerous accolades for inventing the telegraph, yet he remained remarkably humble, often remarking that he was merely an instrument in the hands of a higher power.

Facing Temptations

Mar 2026

A certain overweight man decided it was time to shed a few extra pounds. He took his new diet seriously, even changing his route to work to avoid his favorite bakery. One morning, however, he showed up at the office with a gigantic coffee cake.

Optimism vs. Realism

Feb 2026

The first missionaries to the Marshall Islands received mail only once a year. Their overwhelming joy whenever the letters arrived did not go unnoticed by the locals.

The Most Important Thing

Dec 2025

Sometimes, we focus so much on something that we can easily miss much more important things.

Consistent Practices

Aug 2025

Little Lucy was walking with her parents through a bustling city. She was captivated by a street performer's act, and when she realized her parents were not nearby, she felt lost. Read more...

Perception vs Reality

Jul 2025

A young lawyer, eager to make a mark in the legal world, took great pride in setting up an impressive office.

Embracing Mistakes

Jun 2025

One day, while Albert Einstein was teaching, he started writing multiplication problems on the board. He wrote: 9 x 1 = 9, 9 x 2 = 18, continuing until he wrote 9 x 10 = 91. The class erupted in laughter because they noticed his mistake; the correct answer was 90.

The Art of Guidance

May 2025

Bishop Fulton Sheen, a well-known American preacher, once recounted that when he was invited to a conference or lecture in a town unknown to him, he got lost. As a result, he encountered a teenage boy with whom he struck up an interesting conversation.

Beyond Rituals

Mar 2025

In the middle of the fifth century, a remarkable event unfolded during the baptism of King Aengus by St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

The New Doctor

Jan 2025

In Brazil, where public hospitals are truly overwhelmed, a story is shared.
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