Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com It was Christmas Day and Father Morelli was giving the Mass. His sermon was on The Mystery and Goodness of God and the scripture verse he used was Genesis 3:15. "God fulfilled this promise and that is why we celebrate Him as God. It was His desire for us to …
Laird’s Birthday Celebration
It was the evening of his 40th birthday and Laird was going to have a romantic dinner with Martina while her mother looked after their daughter. It was the first time since Charlotte was born that the two of them had been able to go anywhere together, alone and they were both excited about it. …
The Birthday Card
It was getting cold. Soon, there would be snow. Christmas was just around the corner. It would be the first Christmas she would be celebrating with Rehoboam since he had moved to London and the first one she wouldn't be spending with her parents. Ever since Rehoboam and she told the family about their relationship …
Teona and Vance
It was Friday afternoon and he was going home at a reasonable hour for the first time in weeks. He was looking forward to a quiet and relaxing weekend. He stepped out into the bright sunshine. The sun felt good on his face. Usually, it was dark when he left the office. Some times he …
Rahab
By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace - Hebrews 11:31 Image from GRACE in TORAH Why do women become prostitutes? Some do it as a means of supporting themselves while for a vast majority, it is best option they have. Many of …
Sebastien Calls Maty
Where the devil was she? This was the third time he was calling her and there was still no answer. Did she turn off her cell? If so, why? And why wasn't she answering his calls? Where was she? Was she with someone else? Jealousy ripped through him like a knife at the mere thought …
Making History
In June 2022, Katya Echazarreta became the first Mexican-born woman to go to space. Visiting space has been a lifelong dream of hers and she's humbled to be representing "all of the little girls and women out there who are dreaming of achieving something bigger." https://youtu.be/KGXJ_prJv5U Mike Owen/Getty Images With six miles to go, the …
After the Rain
Ronan stood at his bedroom, looking out. It was hard to tell there had been a thunderstorm if it weren't for the wet spots here and there. The sun was shining, giving the place a clean and pristine feel. The day promised to be a beautiful one. He hadn't slept well, though and felt tired …
The Holy Stairs, Martin Luther & Indulgences
Dushan was waiting in a café for Chioma so that they could go to Archbasilica of Saint John in Laterano and also to see the famous Scala Sancta, known as the Holy Stairs believed to be part of Pontius Pilate's palace in Jerusalem and are the same ones Jesus climbed before being tried by the …
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Aunt Savitri Calling it As She Sees It
"Would you like a cup of tea, Trishan?" Aunt Savitri asked me. "No, thanks." As usual, I was sitting at the table. The bowl of Indian rice pudding sat untouched in front of me. I stared out of the windows in front of me but I wasn't seeing what was there. My mind was elsewhere. …
Notes to Women 