As a young man who grew up playing all kinds of sports, it is safe to say that I am a true fan of athleticism and competitive play. My father taught my siblings and me, in few words, the true value of sports and how those values can shape our lives. He found it important to teach us sportsmanship and the proper way to play and, therefore, waited un...

You are called to be a witness in a new age of martyrdom. When we think of the age of the martyrs, the great witness against the idol worship of the Roman Empire comes to mind. The Romans did not force any kind of religious uniformity on its conquered territories, save that the Roman Emperor himself could be included in a wide pantheon of gods....

The spring morning dawned bright and clear as the sisters began yet another day serving the poor and elderly in their community. They began with Mass, said their morning prayers, and then ate breakfast as usual. The normal tasks were next: washing, cleaning, and preparing food for the residents in their nursing home. Such was the daily routine...