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Death
Hunger exists because food exists. We get sleepy. Then we get sleep. Then we’re not sleepy anymore. Every desire points to something that exists, something that can fulfill it. To me, the despair that death brings, and the desire for our loved ones to live forever are signs that point to the existence of eternity. — read more
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What is Love?
Don’t. Yes, I know the song. The best definition I’ve heard is this: To will the good of the other. Under that definition, you can love anyone, even your enemies. Even those you find despicable, because turning un-despicable would be good for them, and if you wish they were that, you are loving them. See — read more
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Leaving a Christian Homeschool Co-op: A Catholic Perspective
Our family recently had to make the hard decision to leave our non-denominational Christian homeschooling co-op after being a part of it for many years. This was a painful move, especially for our children, who looked forward to their weekly activities and getting together with their friends. Being a part of this group required us — read more
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Religion
Yes, but some days I skip practice. — read more
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The Goal
The ultimate goal is to have lived a life of prayer. Becoming who you were created to become is the only objective that really matters. — read more
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Inspiring others
Strive to be the leader others aspire to be like, not the one they just aspire to be near. — read more
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Today
If one word could describe the kind of person you want to be today, what would it be? And why did you choose it? — read more
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27 Years
January 15, 2024, marks the 27th year since I moved away from Brazil. I’m now as old as my dad was when we left. It’s bizarre to think that I’ve been in Canada (and before that, the US) for way longer than I lived in my home country. But the truth is that my life — read more
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How you spend your days
Wisdom is knowing that there might be something you can do so well that it would be a shame to spend your days doing anything else. Discernment is when you figure out what that is. And blessedness is having the ability to do so. — read more