I’m glad to say that I think I’ve turned a bit of a corner in my recovery from whatever I picked up in Zambia. I hope to be back to normal within a few days.

A Case for Christian Optimism

“Once the preserve of the middle-aged and elderly, ‘declinism’ has reached the mainstream in the Western world. The nagging feeling that life is on a downward trend, that things are not what they once were, that our future is less bright than our past, now plagues public discourse and popular media.” Like Andrew, I feel quite optimistic about the future.

Seven Blessings for Empty-Handed Believers

“Empty-handedness is where the blessing of God begins. People who feel they have something to offer God come to him with their hands full, but as long as our hands are full, we are not in a position to receive.”

“The next Pope will be John XXIV.” Will he?

Leonardo De Chirico follows some clues to suggest who may eventually replace Pope Francis.

Advice to My Younger Self

From her current vantage point in life, Donna tells what advice she would offer to her younger self.

Enduring Lessons from the Rise and


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