Quick actions are a great way to provide your users fast access to your app’s common functionality within the home screen. iOS 13 introduced the concept of quick actions, where a user can touch and hold an app icon to display a set of shortcuts or actions to perform right from the home screen. ManyContinue reading “iOS & Android Quick Actions”
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Feast of St. John Paul II
Pope Francis canonized Saint John Paul II with Saint John XXIII in the Vatican City on April 27, 2014, a Divine Mercy Sunday, an observance that he established on April 30, 2000. October 22 was chosen as his feast day to remember the anniversary of the liturgical inauguration of his Papacy in 1978. Saint JohnContinue reading “Feast of St. John Paul II”
You’re a Rose
I once heard someone say,If you don’t change you do not grow,But I waved the thought away,For who were they to think they know,I’d always stayed the same,A heart that thrived within the cold,At least that’s what I had been told,But deep within my mind,A thought grew slowly, bit by bit,Until I felt trapped inContinue reading “You’re a Rose”
Amazing Facts about St. Luke
On October 18, the Church will celebrate the Feast of Saint Luke, one of the four evangelists, or Gospel writers. We will look at five unique facts about Saint Luke, the author of the third Gospel. Luke was a physician Prior to and during his time as a leader in the early Church, Saint LukeContinue reading “Amazing Facts about St. Luke”
What is Mobile Accessibility?
With over 6.3 billion global smartphone users, it’s critical mobile apps are inclusive of everyone, including those with vision impairment, hearing limitations, or other physical or cognitive conditions. What do we mean by an accessible app? An accessible app means that most people can use it without help from another person, regardless of ability or situation.Continue reading “What is Mobile Accessibility?”
Treating People Right
By mistake his Phone rang in Church during Mass… The Priest scolded him … After prayers, the congregation admonished him for interrupting the silence. His wife lectured him on his carelessness until they got home. One could see the shame, embarrassment n humiliation on his face !! He has never stepped into the Church everContinue reading “Treating People Right”
Feast of the Archangels
The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches us that, “The existence of the spiritual, non-corporeal beings that Sacred Scripture usually calls “angels” is a truth of faith. The witness of Scripture is as clear as the unanimity of Tradition” (#328). Angels are pure, created spirits. The name angel means servant or messenger of God. Angels are celestialContinue reading “Feast of the Archangels”
Badam Leaves ~ Fr. T
Art unmatchedcreative divinebadam leavesfallen gatheredrain washedcolour splashedeach uniquevaried designrearranged… He does it all the timethis loving Godall round every timeplants flowers oceanscreatures mountainsinsects butterflies…restlessly makingmore beautiful for us… most wonderful of alleach human beingcreations bestin image likenessHis very own our grateful living:joyous responseto glory gifts He givesto glory gift He is…
Does Solitude Help With Personal Growth?
When we hear the word solitude, we probably jump right to feeling like we’re the odd man out or that we’re being isolated from others. Granted, after the lockdown and stay-at-home orders, the definition of isolation now includes phrases like remote work and distance learning. Pandemic aside, the word solitude seems to be synonymous with feelings of loneliness for most ofContinue reading “Does Solitude Help With Personal Growth?”
What Sparks a Light in You?
Do you know what ‘sparks a light in you?’ Are you aware of what makes you feel excitedly creative, awakened, full of life and energy, brimming with enthusiasm and passion? When you start to do the things that you truly love, it wouldn’t matter whether it is Monday or Friday; you would be so excitedContinue reading “What Sparks a Light in You?”
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