It so happened that he resolved, at any cost, to succeed in life. He paid little heed to what his choices would ultimately cost him in his quest for riches. The worst was that he lacked the advice of mature minds that would have led him aright; instead, he had individuals who exploited his means and indulged themselves at his …

Over the past few days, I’ve witnessed something so poignant that I feel compelled to report it. Sit in class with a friend—a brother—and enjoy serving him in every way. For most, serving someone on the same level as oneself, or even someone one considers “below” oneself, is difficult unless driven by strong personal beliefs. But what I witnessed went …

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Life always presents us with choices—chances to be who we are. Our choices make us who we are, and what we are says something about us to the world. We can provide truth or dishonesty, but what finally tests us is what we choose. The people around us will mostly agree with what we offer, supporting what we value in …

Affecting someone’s life is no small achievement. It requires unwavering commitment, dedication, and the ability to bring out the potential when everybody else is turning their backs on them. But if it’s done with good intention, it’s no longer an act — it’s a monument. A living testament that will be heard through generations. A man shared a story with …

There is a quiet kind of pain that builds up when people make you feel like you must think, act, and live as precisely as they do. They elevate their preferences to a level of universal truth and tell you anything else you might do is misguided or inferior. It’s not only a clash of habit—it’s a refusal to acknowledge …

By: Naa Doodua Doodua Though man, he stands—a gift of Christ to humankind. Not merely a priest, but the living image of our Master. A sinful man, once born, now born of the spirit, cleansed anew in holy baptism. He conceals his pain beneath a stern smile, Shoulders loaded with the weight of unspoken sacrifice. No display of infallibility does …

The first time I learned of Prom Night, I was sort of confused about what it meant. I guess I am not truly up-to-date, but actually, the fact is, I never have been fascinated by school movies or related festivities. But whatever little I have learned over the last few years has impressed me with the massive work that is …

I recently participated in a youth quiz competition organized by a passionate Catholic community within one of the dioceses in Ghana. I had expected a simple afternoon activity, which turned out to be a spirited exercise of zeal, faith, and mission. There was tension in the air. The youths, so full of life, didn’t just go to the exercise as …