In life, mistakes are often seen as stumbling blocks, but they can also serve as stepping stones towards growth and self-improvement. One such lesson came to me through a story I read of a personal experience involving a cherished family heirloom, a delicate porcelain vase that had been passed down through generations. One sunny afternoon,Continue reading “Learning from Mistakes: The Tale of the Broken Vase”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
Drinking from my Saucer
Do you remember older generations drinking from their saucer? Then today I came across this poem that made me feel there was symbolism to the coffee ritual. Drinking from My Saucerby John Paul Moore I’ve never made a fortune and it’s probably too late now.But I don’t worry about that much, I’m happy anyhow. AndContinue reading “Drinking from my Saucer”
The SCARF Model
Conversations are much more than a simple exchange of words. Consciously or not, every time we interact with someone, we’re meeting some of their social needs and perhaps depriving them of others. That is, we’re using language and engaging in behavior that either uplifts and motivates people or causes them to withdraw and shut down.Continue reading “The SCARF Model”
St. Joseph
Everything we know about St. Joseph comes from scripture. We know he was a carpenter, a working man, for the skeptical Nazarenes ask about Jesus, “Is this not the carpenter’s son?” (Matthew 13:55). He wasn’t rich for when he took Jesus to the Temple to be circumcised and Mary to be purified he offered theContinue reading “St. Joseph”
Pope Francis 10 years on
Early in Pope Francis’s pontificate, the sense of expectation was enormous. He spoke simply and powerfully. He stayed away from the typical trappings of papal luxury. He was seen as an outsider and a natural reformer. He stirred some trepidation among conservatives, but not enough to override the global adulation. “The People’s Pope,” Time magazine called him,Continue reading “Pope Francis 10 years on”
Morning Rose Bud ~ Fr. T
morning rose budeach one prophecyeach one promisesequence fulfillunfathomable wayonly He knowstill dazzle bloomand way beyond His touch of graceHis always there… my life a prophecyHis promise madeI must fulfillthrough living faithof what must be His plans unfolduncertain waysmy joyous lifenot sacrificebut fully livedsufficient gracean offering photo and poem by Fr. Terrence Quadros SJ
Suitcase on Wheels
We put wheels on bags after we put a man on the moon, made the internet and started flying the Boeing 747. What took so long? In 1970 Bernard Sadow had no luck selling his new invention into Department stores. “I showed it to every department store in New York City and everybody said IContinue reading “Suitcase on Wheels”
Lenten Poem
Christmas is over and it’s Lent all over again,Should I eat a meat sandwich or should it be plain?Should I fast for 5 hours or skip breakfast and lunch,Or just have tea and a little something to munch? Should I stop smoking or should I shun drink,Should I stop thinking those wrong thoughts I alwaysContinue reading “Lenten Poem”
How to Reduce Mobile App Size
Mobile phones have evolved a lot over the last few years. However storage is still a big concern. In addition to all the apps we have installed, we still would love to have a lot more storage for our photos and music. This makes the mobile app developer’s job a little more challenging as theyContinue reading “How to Reduce Mobile App Size”
Fading Leaf ~ Fr. T
quiet offeringgiven fullyfreely givenlight lit green leaveshush spray belowin upward strive rising wavesoft presenceyearn ascentbeyond reach fading leafduty donewaits descentto earth soilthere decomposeenrich the earth each moment blessedwith have to doand graceful livelife no regretsof glory goneor how to benew differently. we live life pathsby God designedHis choices madeall falls in placethough now and thenweContinue reading “Fading Leaf ~ Fr. T”
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