Reflective Essay on the Super Bowl 2026 Halftime Show (Part 1) After several weeks, people are still talking about the Super Bowl halftime show. I have heard many positive and favorable opinions about this event, as well as others that are not so favorable. I do not usually like to write about controversial topics, especially […]
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Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is the day that begins Lent, the 40-day season of preparation for Easter. Its customs developed slowly in the early Christian Church as a sign of repentance, humility, and a desire to begin again. 1. Ashes in the Bible In the Bible, ashes are a symbol of: People placed ashes on their heads […]
The Origins of Lent
The celebration of Lent evolved gradually from early Christian practices, shaped by Scripture, worship habits, and Church decisions over the first few centuries. What began as a short period of fasting eventually developed into a profound season of spiritual preparation observed throughout the Christian world. 1. Roots in the life of Jesus Christ Lent is […]
Friendship (In honor of some friends)
My wife asked the priest about Rita’s health, confirming what I already knew. Wife:Father, did you go to see Rita? How is she? Priest:Yes, I visited her, and I realized one thing: she is an angel. Friendship is straightforward and difficult to explain; different cultures define it differently. I found something interesting in the Wikipedia […]
Saint Valentine: The Messenger of Love
đŸŒ¸ An Illustrated Story Chapter 1: A Special Day Many, many years ago, in a world filled with stone roads and ancient cities, a story was born—one that we still tell today. Every February 14, people celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day, a day dedicated to love, friendship, and kind feelings. But Saint Valentine’s Day did not […]
Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. The day originated as a Western Christian feast honoring one or possibly two early saints named Saint Valentine (Italian: San Valentino, Latin: Valentinus). From the High Middle Ages, the saint’s feast day became associated with the […]
Artaban and the Search
Melchior looked at Artaban, smiled at him, and then left. Artaban was deeply shaken. He did not know whether to turn back or continue on his way to Bethlehem. Without thinking twice, he spoke to his servant. Artaban:Prepare my strongest camel, provisions for a long journey, and enough money. I am going on an extraordinarily […]
The Kings Worship the Messiah
The three kings followed the shepherds and arrived at the place where the newborn was. There was an air of profound spirituality. A cold breeze filled the atmosphere with joy. The shepherds who were there shared in perfect harmony. The three kings entered a small shack that looked like a barn. Upon entering, they spotted […]
The Three Kings Arrive in Bethlehem
Meanwhile, Melchior arrived at the Ziggurat of Borsippa. It was already dawn. He looked east and saw a man on a camel approaching the walls; then he looked west and saw another man approaching. He knew they were the kings who would travel with him. He tried to look south, searching for the other king, […]
Artaban, The Fourth Wise Man
Artaban, The Fourth Wise ManFirst of four The history of the Wise Men is still being determined. With certainty, historians have yet to learn the origin of these characters. In the Gospels of the Bible, only one evangelist (Saint Matthew) mentions something about these kings, but extraordinarily little. Some stories say they were magicians, and […]