by Leandro Tapay | Jun 16, 2026 | Christian Values
“Come on, let’s go,” Jesus told his disciples. It was very early in the morning. The sun was starting to appear on the horizon. The journey was on foot. The destination was 90 miles away. Were they going to the Temple to worship? Or were they going to a...
by Leandro Tapay | Jun 16, 2026 | Christian Values
“She is OK. But if her condition stays the way it is, in a few years we would not have an inheritance left” was Mary’s answer to my asking how her mother was. And she was laughing. I did not laugh. I did not think her answer was funny. I thought it was a sad situation...
by Leandro Tapay | Jun 16, 2026 | Christian Values
The scaffolding collapsed. A 17-year-old boy who was laying bricks fell 56 feet to the ground. He was rushed to an emergency unit of a nearby hospital. After several X-rays and other tests the doctor told the boy’s parents: “If your son manages to get through these...
by Leandro Tapay | Jun 16, 2026 | Christian Values
“Oh my Lord! What the heck!” I said to myself when I came home late one night and saw our whole living room and hallway were toilet-papered. Normally, Bella would joyfully meet me at the door and jump on me as I entered. But not this time. “Bella, where are you?” I...
by Leandro Tapay | Jun 16, 2026 | Christian Values
For a long time, I kept a small painting with me. It was a beautiful painting. I treasured it. The title of the painting was: “The Agony in the Garden.” A young, beautiful Belgian nun gave it to me as a thank-you for serving Masses for her community at St. Therese...
