I love reading, not just because I enter worlds of my own in fiction, but because I also learn so much from fiction and nonfiction alike. That said, here are five books spanning the entire spectrum that we think can be life mentors-in-your-pocket. Continue reading
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[Books] Spirituality for all
Fr. James J. Martin, S.J.’s book, The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, is a great read for anyone across all walks of life – not just Roman Catholics or Christians – wishing to explore spirituality more deeply. The truths taught by the Jesuit founder, St. Ignatius of Loyola, are universal, timeless, practical, and flexible: a recipe for reaching out to the entire world. Continue reading
Your personal life bible
For us who like to read, there will be that one book that seems to have such an impact on our lives it’s become our guidebook to living a meaningful life: our Personal Life Bible. What’s yours? Continue reading
Criticalness, reading, and the brain all go into a bar…
Not only can reading contribute to social responsibility and development, it’s actually also physiologically good for you! This is especially when critical reading is applied – and it goes hand-in-hand with critical thinking! Continue reading
What Christians can learn from The Secret
The Secret is actually very Christian – and the author and her collaborators even say so themselves. Positive thinking and the attitude of gratitude are actually traits we are called to embody as true Christians, through living a life of love and service to God and to others as our way of expressing thanks for all God has done for us. We indeed have the freedom to think our ideal lives into existence – but also the duty to keep it rooted in God and His purposes. Continue reading
Book Feature: The Purpose Driven Life
The Purpose Driven Life is a master in showing us the eternal truths God has laid out for us. Through a 40-day spiritual journey, it teaches us five Purposes that we are to always keep in mind while holding on to our God-given individuality. I invite you to embark on the same journey! Continue reading
Lectione gaudium
There is much joy to be elicited from reading. It is a free and pleasurable (if you let it be) vacation and medicine – a vacation for mind and soul, and a medicine for soul and society. Today, many take it for granted, and correspondingly, the Social Cancer is still strong and spreading. Take up a book today, read, learn, and act! Continue reading