Did You Miss it Last Night?
September 28, 2015
The Super-Harvest Blood Moon on Sunday night…. Read the easy-to-understand, fascinating NASA explanation and video here>>
September 28, 2015
Pope Francis at the UN: Full Transcript of Pope Francis’ Talk at the UN
September 25, 2015
.- Read the full text of Pope Francis’ address to the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 25, 2015, here:
Mr President,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Thank you for your kind words.
It’s About Fear, It’s About Money, It’s About Death – It’s NOT About Dignity
June 19, 2015
CA SB 128 is legislation currently being considered in two separate committees in the California Assembly. It allows for patients who have received a terminal diagnosis to request from a physician a lethal dose of medication for the purposes of pre-emptively killing themselves. In other words, this legislation advances doctor assisted suicide, sanctioned by th
BOOK REVIEW: Camino de Santiago: The Dark Night of the Soul & Emptying Oneself to Move Forward
June 2, 2015
In the course of six weeks, author Sonia Choquette’s father and brother died unexpectedly, then she concluded she did not like her husband of 30 years. What was happening?
How To Find Peace in Unexpected Unemployment
May 18, 2015
Three acquaintances of mine have recently lost their jobs in what appears to be unjust circumstances. One was a well-respected director at a Fortune 500 company. A new boss came in and fired her unceremoniously, despite the fact that a few months earlier, she had received a stellar performance review and an above-average bonus.
BOOK REVIEW: Inconvenient Facts—The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels
May 5, 2015
Alex Epstein’s book, The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, begins to provide balance to the global debate on climate change, the use of fossil fuels, and the use of alternative sources of energy.
5 Words That Will Decrease Turnover in Any Workplace
April 28, 2015
If you are a leader in your company/organization, I’d encourage you to take a look at a 2013 study conducted by Gallup, a company that’s well-respected in the field of employee engagement and retention research.
Crucifixion, The Cross, Faith and American Culture
April 21, 2015
Happy Easter! This was the best Lent I have ever had. Clearly, it was because of the book by Marcellino D’Ambrosio (Dr. Italy) 40 Days, 40 Ways: A New Look at Lent. You will do yourself a spiritual favor if you go ahead and purchase the book so you are ready for Lent next year. …
Ave Maria School of Law Ranked #1 in the State For Bar Passage
April 14, 2015
Ave Maria School of Law’s bar passage was ranked #1 in the state of Florida with 83 percent of graduates passing the February bar exam on the first try. This far exceeds the statewide average passing rate of 64.3 percent.
New Beginnings: Triathlete Inspires Self-Discipline
April 7, 2015
For triathletes, March is a month of new beginnings. For most it is the beginning of the triathlon competitive season that begins now and builds through the Kona World Ironman Championship in Kona in early October.
The Entrepreneurial Founders of Catholic Healthcare in America
March 17, 2015
Dick Lyles interviews Mary Jo Potter regarding the entrepreneurial founders of Catholic healthcare in America — the sacrifice and whole-hearted commitment of the early Catholic religious orders who made it possible. Ms. Potter is a devout Catholic, strongly pro-life and for many years she served as a Member of Board of Stewardship Trustee of Catholic…
BOOK REVIEW: There is No Excuse Not to Innovate; Stakes are High and Time is Short
March 17, 2015
We live in a period of accelerating change—socially, culturally, and organizationally. Old norms and old institutions are being challenged, transformed and destroyed as never before. The massive structural change that is underway makes this period very different from all previous periods.
BOOK REVIEW: “Francis: The People’s Pope”
February 18, 2015
I received Francis: The People’s Pope as a Christmas gift from my “little” sister, Mary Lu. She is very special, as she has had to put up with five brothers throughout her life! The stories she could tell…yes, she is destined to become a saint.
Pope Francis on the Health of Your Company
January 20, 2015
The Vatican is the spiritual center of Catholicism, and hosts the church bureaucracy, the Curia. Like any human organization, the Vatican’s Curia has its share of “HR issues.” Pope Francis recently identified 15 very specific ailments that he claims befall the Curia. Like any good leader, he not only identifies the problem but suggests
The Value of A Teacher: Rest in Peace Harry V. Jaffa (1918-2015)
January 16, 2015
In announcing the death of Harry V. Jaffa, the Claremont Institute, an influential think tank since the ‘70s, issued one of the most touching tributes any professional, especially a teacher, could hope for, using these words, “our longtime friend and teacher” and “he influenced three generations of students.” Friend and Teacher. Three generations.
A Unique Award: 2015 Plastics Industry Hall of Fame Winners
January 13, 2015
The Plastics Academy announced Monday that it would honor nine individuals for their contributions to the plastics industry by inducting them into the Plastics Hall of Fame at a ceremony to be hosted in Orlando, Fla. at NPE2015.
The Inhumanity of Marrying Up
October 29, 2014
Why is it that we continue to refer to “marrying up” in predominantly socioeconomic terms, as if we’ve just signed a contract for a kitchen renovation instead of a nuptial covenant between two loving persons?
The oft-discussed idea of “marrying up” pervades online journalism, from a New York Times piece by Stephanie Coontz, “The M.R.S. and the Ph.D.” to Kate Bolic’s piece in The Atlantic about the “radically shrinking pool of
Faith, Family and Football: Roger Staubach
October 27, 2014
If it’s Career Day and your school is fortunate enough to snag Hall of Fame Quarterback Roger Staubach you’d probably expect him to talk about his Heisman Trophy, the “Hail Mary Pass” and Super Bowl championships, his gridiron names and the lucrative real estate business that he built.n But don’t be too surprised if he spends most of his time talking about a balance in life, perseverance
Why You Need Long-Term Care Protection
September 2, 2014
Five years after my beautiful mother (shown in photo) needed long-term care for the illness that ultimately took her life, I began my career as a financial advisor and started offering long-term care (LTC) insurance to my clients. Over the years I have found that those who purchase LTC insurance often had a loved one (as I had) in their families who needed care.
Faith Principles Matter: Dumbing Down America Undermines a Genuine Search for Truth
August 23, 2014
Once or twice a week we watch a TV news segment where a reporter interviews a random sample of people on the street. Sometimes he asks about current events. Other times he asks about basic history or facts that should be common knowledge about famous historic figures. Sometimes he interviews students on college campuses (for example, Harvard).
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