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pictureWhat is your 'Anthem'? It can be difficult to go against the crowd, follow your convictions and do what you know is right. Tough decisions demand help from good friends, wise adults and God. As a popular song suggests, it is more important to have an "Anthem" and stand by your beliefs than to just seek the acceptance of your peers. More
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pictureWould you like to go to Hawaii? What if you were going to serve a leper colony? That's what Blessed Damien of Moloka'i did. More
the real word what's up with that personality quiz

Have you ever read The Little Prince? In it, the fox explains, "Anything essential is invisible to the eyes." We must learn to see with The Eyes of Our Hearts
· Sometimes, we have to adjust our vision to see the truth. More
picture· Why didn't Jesus' disciples recognize Him on the road to Emmaus? More
· Look around you. Where are some places you see Christ? More
· Jesus, Doctor of Optometry More

pictureA Beatitude Attitude Remember learning about the beatitudes. They're eight simple reminders Christ gave to help us become better, more virtuous people.
Ask yourself these questions:
· What are the beatitudes and why should I care?
· How can I put this road map for my journey toward heaven into action?
· What have I done lately to live the beatitude attitude?

pictureYou've worked hard to get a promotion at work, and you don't get it. So, you:
A Claim they're playing favorites, upset about not being treated fairly.
B Quit and find a job where your abilities are appreciated.
C Congratulate the one who got the promotion and continue your work
D Ask what you need to do to have a better shot at the next promotion.