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Why are some people tuning out today’s news? Could one reason be that basic principles of dialogue are missing in what they are experiencing?

Why are some people tuning out today’s news? Could one reason be that basic principles of dialogue are missing in what they are experiencing?

“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change.”

Self-esteem is life-giving and energizing. But too much self-regard can also take possession of us, causing us to look inward instead of outward, to be overly concerned with our needs rather than the needs of others, to think we control our life when God actually controls it.

As difficult as losing close friends is, it reminds us of the immeasurable value of friendship. My grandfather would say if you come to the end life with one good friend, you’re blessed.

No one enjoys criticism, but consider 'fraternal correction,' which is among the qualities of love cited by St. Aquinas. It doesn't look too merciful at first glance, says Father Eugene Hemrick, but the goal is extremely heartening: to help us live a more prudent, wise and orderly life.

When my barber David Knight who worked in the U.S. Senate building died, it felt like losing a beloved family member.

“The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.”