False Friends, and Real Ones
There is an interesting linguistic phenomenon called “false friends.” They are a bane of middle school foreign language learners – and often even those beyond.
There is an interesting linguistic phenomenon called “false friends.” They are a bane of middle school foreign language learners – and often even those beyond.
The trees are green again and the days are long. Now that spring has fully arrived and summer is following soon, I can sit in
“I am tired of praying.” This is what I heard my friend whisper tiredly, almost unwillingly. The words hung in the air, lingering as if
Friendship is possibly one of the most cherished bonds in the life of humans built on selflessness, unconditional support, and mutual trust. Cicero, a Roman
What did he want? What could I give him? Actually, we both knew what he wanted, what he needed. He needed some way to live
I never realized just how hospitable Catholic, rural living was until I moved to the woods. All of a sudden I was living the dream.
I recently moved house and city and was surprised at how painful it was to say goodbye to the friends we had made during the
It’s not only worthwhile, but critical for our emotional and spiritual wellbeing to spend time forming healthy and positive friendships. And yet, it can
Some of my most treasured friendships are with people who have significant differences in worldview from me in a variety of ways. I have friends
Social media has become a staple in our culture. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. are the main means of communication for many. We use it for
Not too long ago, the rector of the local Cathedral died after a battle with cancer. Though not entirely unexpected, his departure from this life
“To watch us dance is to hear our hearts speak” – Hopi Indian Saying I’ve been dancing a lot lately – two step, cha cha, waltz,
Ragged stuffed animal and hidden depression as my constant companions, I discovered J.R.R. Tolkien during my awkward preteen years. My father, although never an enthusiastic
This is the fourth in a series of introductory essays on the document “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive,” the preparatory catechesis for
I recently read an article over at RealClearReligion, in which author Mark Judge asserted that husbands and wives ought not expect to be, or function
Girlfriends play a significant role in the lives of young women. This spiritual sisterhood, as I like to call it, is irreplaceable as women encounter
“Friendship is born at that moment when one man says to another: \”What! You too? I thought that no one but myself . . .” –
Facebook promotes a very odd concept of \’knowing\’ someone, and it has led to the further warping of our sense of friendship. My experience, like
I started a new job a couple weeks ago, and I happen to be in the office on Wednesday mornings. I walked into my office,
Last year I re-read the popular novel Into the Wild for one of my graduate classes. The book confronts adventure, solitude and the search for