by Leandro Tapay | Aug 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
to a five-time divorcee “If you intentionally do not mention a sin during confession, it is a mortal sin. If you die in mortal sin, you will go directly to hell.” Sister Veronica engraved this truth in our hearts when she prepared us for our first confession and...
by Leandro Tapay | Jul 21, 2025 | Christian Values, Uncategorized
It was 1945. World War II had just ended. The Americans had liberated the Philippines. Led by Gen. Douglas MacArthur, the American liberation forces had kicked out the Japanese invaders from the country. Three years earlier, at the height of the conflict, Gen....
by Leandro Tapay | Jul 7, 2025 | Christian Values, Uncategorized
When Michelangelo’s painting of the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling was completed, it was considered a masterpiece. The distinction continues to endure. It is why many people consider him the greatest artist of all time. “When the chapel was uncovered for viewing, people all...
by Leandro Tapay | Jun 30, 2025 | Christian Values, Uncategorized
A good friend who is gay told me, “My passport has been updated. My school transcripts, my cosmetology license and other documents are packed in case we have to leave in a hurry. We do not want to leave, but if things go sour, we will migrate to New Zealand.” This was...
by Leandro Tapay | Jun 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
“Sir, you have read nearly all the books that we have,” a hospital worker told the wounded soldier. “The only books you haven’t read are ‘The Life of Jesus’ and ‘The Lives of the Saints.”’ “OK. Give me those,” the soldier replied. The soldier was the future St....
by Leandro Tapay | Jun 16, 2025 | Christian Values, Uncategorized
If you have not been spanked as a kid, or if you grew up in a family where you felt safe, well-fed, tucked into bed every night and your siblings were your best friends – count your blessings. Many people did not grow up in a family like this. If you had a difficult...
