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...
by Leandro Tapay | Jun 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
My uncle Joe became mad at me. He did not speak to me for months. Why? Because he did not like my question. “If I win a lottery, I will help the poor,” he said to me. “How much do you help the poor now?” I asked. My question made him angry. When I wrote this chapter,...
by Leandro Tapay | Mar 31, 2025 | Christian Values, Uncategorized
Peace. It is the deepest longing of every heart. We long for peace – peace in the world, peace in our country, peace in our city, peace in our homes, peace in our lives. The Blessed Virgin Mary was probably the most peaceful human being who ever lived. How did she do...
by Leandro Tapay | Mar 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” is one of my favorite Christian hymns. Here is its first stanza: What a friend we have in JesusAll our sins and griefs to bearWhat a privilege to carryEverything to God in prayer. The song holds a special place in Christian worship for...
