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Why Most Relationships Fail — Even When Love Feels Real. AI-Generated.
Why Love Alone Is Not Enough Most people grow up believing that love is the most important ingredient in a successful relationship. Movies, books, and social media constantly reinforce the idea that if two people truly love each other, everything else will somehow fall into place. Unfortunately, real life tells a very different story.
By Anikó Fónai13 days ago in Journal
The Woman Behind the Name
I used to think being known was a gift. Then I watched a woman walk into a room and become invisible the moment her husband’s name was called. One minute, she was herself—sharp-eyed, quick-witted, full of stories. The next, she was “the wife of,” a footnote in someone else’s narrative. Her degrees, her work, her dreams—all folded neatly into parentheses.
By KAMRAN AHMAD14 days ago in Journal
Diary of Anony Elle
I have been in Florida for a week now. It hasn't been easy. I don't have a whole lot of money to be able to afford a hotel room. Hell Im $100 short on bills and don't know how im going to eat tomorrow. I don't care. I have had to sleep outside in the elements a couple times and I DO NOT CARE!
By Anony Elle14 days ago in Journal
Paths of Service: Teaching to Outreach, Why?
Paths of service often start with teaching, but have you ever stopped to ask why teaching counts as service in the first place? Many people think of service as something physical, like volunteering or giving resources. Yet teaching is one of the most practical ways to serve because it equips people with understanding, confidence, and direction. In faith communities, teaching can happen through Bible classes, youth lessons, discipleship training, and small group discussions. Each of these settings helps people learn how to apply faith to everyday life.
By Mike Signorelli14 days ago in Journal
Daily Liturgy: January 20, 2026 – Tuesday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s readings invite us to reflect on God’s extraordinary insight into human hearts and the gentle ways He calls us to serve Him. In the first reading from 1 Samuel, the prophet Samuel is sent to anoint the future king of Israel. When he sees Jesse’s sons, he is impressed by their outward appearances, but the Lord reminds him, “The Lord looks at the heart.” Samuel anoints David, the youngest son, a humble shepherd, chosen not for what the world sees but for what God perceives within. This reading teaches that God often works through the seemingly ordinary, calling forth greatness in ways that defy human expectation. The psalm echoes this theme, celebrating the faithfulness and guidance God grants to His chosen servants, reminding us that God’s perspective is always higher, wiser, and deeper than our own.
By Sound and Spirit14 days ago in Journal
Making Time for God: Daily Prayer in a Busy Life
Life is busy. Work, family, errands, and responsibilities often fill every corner of the day, leaving little space for reflection or prayer. Yet daily prayer is one of the most powerful tools a Catholic has for staying grounded, cultivating patience, and experiencing God’s presence in every moment. Finding ways to integrate prayer into a busy life is not about creating a rigid schedule; it is about building habits that allow moments of connection, however brief, to become transformative.
By Sound and Spirit16 days ago in Journal
Understanding the Sacraments and Why They Matter
The Catholic Church teaches that the sacraments are more than rituals or traditions. They are encounters with God, tangible ways to experience His grace and presence in our lives. Each sacrament has a unique purpose, a moment where faith becomes visible, and life meets the sacred. Understanding why the sacraments matter is an invitation to see how God works in both ordinary and extraordinary ways.
By Sound and Spirit16 days ago in Journal
What Is Your Favorite Bible Verse?
Sometimes a few words from the Bible can change the way we see the world and guide the way we live our lives. One of my favorite verses comes from Isaiah 61:3. It says, “I will give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes of despair, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.” These words have carried a lot of meaning for me over the years. They have been more than inspiration. They have been a guide for how I try to show up in the lives of the people I care about.
By Sound and Spirit17 days ago in Journal
Learning to Surrender Control to God
Surrender is one of the most misunderstood ideas in the Christian life. For many people, the word itself triggers resistance. It sounds passive, frightening, or even irresponsible. We are taught to plan carefully, protect ourselves, and stay in control. Faith, however, introduces a different way of living, one that asks us to loosen our grip and trust Someone beyond ourselves.
By Sound and Spirit17 days ago in Journal
When You Want to Pray but Do Not Know What to Say
One of the quiet struggles many people experience in their faith is not doubt, but silence. Not God’s silence, but our own. There are moments when we sit down to pray and realize we have no words. No polished thoughts. No clear requests. Just a sense of heaviness, confusion, or fatigue. It can feel like prayer requires language we do not possess.
By Sound and Spirit17 days ago in Journal
Italian Cuisine After UNESCO: A Responsibility for the Future
When UNESCO added Italian cuisine to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2025, the announcement sparked familiar gestures of national pride. Yet beneath the celebratory tone, something quieter lingered. Heritage recognition is not merely a tribute; it is a request for continuity. It implies that a tradition is fragile enough to require protection and valuable enough to deserve it.
By Cristian Marino17 days ago in Journal
Rewind to the Nineties: My Top 10 Movies That Still Feel Brand New
There’s a certain magic to the 1990s. It wasn't just about grunge, dial-up internet, or neon windbreakers; it was a decade that produced some truly unforgettable cinema. Movies from the '90s hit differently. They had a distinct flavor, a blend of pre-CGI reliance on practical effects, raw storytelling, and the birth of a new kind of blockbuster that still feels accessible and human, even today.
By George Evan18 days ago in Journal
