Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian underscores the theme of happiness in the Odyssey, and shows how Odysseus can't be satisfied by the first two.
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Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian January 13, 2016 6,953 Views
Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian underscores the theme of happiness in the Odyssey, and shows how Odysseus can't be satisfied by the first two.
Read More »John Clark January 8, 2016 6,182 Views
John Clark walks us through his 5 recommendations to get an edge on your ACT and SAT testing. They're simple and succinct, and will gear you to succeed.
Read More »Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian January 7, 2016 4,670 Views
Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian explores the happy and nonsensical relation between children, fairy tales and nursery rhymes, to teach us where dreams come true.
Read More »John Clark January 3, 2016 9,314 Views
John Clark takes on this popular question 'Does God Hide Himself', and shows that it has less to do with God and more to do with the one searching.
Read More »Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian December 28, 2015 6,228 Views
Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian dips into Caryll Houselander for seasonal inspiration on Christmas, and shows why it's a crucial time of rest and play.
Read More »John Clark December 18, 2015 4,841 Views
John Clark shares his favorite Christmas memory, and why we should not only love the Christ child, but we should *be* a Christmas child.
Read More »John Clark December 11, 2015 10,202 Views
John Clark shares his top favorite, heartwarming ads from 2015. Which ones have you seen?
Read More »Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian December 10, 2015 4,334 Views
Dr Kalpakgian delves into a scene in Alcott's 'Little Women' to show how tactfulness is a cultivated art, one that Amy understands and Jo comes to rue.
Read More »John Clark December 4, 2015 6,422 Views
Drawing inspiration from today's headlines, John Clark takes a fresh pen to famous books to ignite interest in kids to read the classics.
Read More »Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian December 3, 2015 4,319 Views
Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian explores the importance - and joy - of introducing friends and family to new things, to increase wisdom and happiness.
Read More »John Clark November 27, 2015 8,269 Views
John Clark's simple advice is chicken soup for many of our weary, fear-ridden hearts. Find out why you shouldn't be afraid when things seem hell bound.
Read More »John Clark November 20, 2015 5,284 Views
John Clark thinks he's being played by a great pumpkin controversy: there's no reason for it to be in coffee and cheesecake soup. Or is there?
Read More »Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian November 19, 2015 5,159 Views
Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian opens up the Imitation of Christ and shows how peace with God can be found, if we are prepared to be still.
Read More »John Clark November 13, 2015 6,314 Views
Let's get some common sense going with John Clark over this Starbucks Red Cup 'controversy', because nobody's taking it seriously.
Read More »Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian November 12, 2015 8,344 Views
With reference to ancient thinkers and common sense, Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian explores the value of foresight as a mark of wisdom.
Read More »John Clark November 6, 2015 4,216 Views
When my oldest son, Athanasius, was 11 years old, I took him to a baseball camp run by Hall-of-Famer Cal Ripken. As we parents excitedly watched our children with visions ...
Read More »Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian November 5, 2015 3,738 Views
From 'The Rule of St Benedict for Everyone' series, Dr Kalpakgian looks at how our addictions and passions hold us back from peace, and how we can find it.
Read More »John Clark October 30, 2015 5,455 Views
Over the years, our family has grown to enjoy various cooking shows on television. As a family who normally eats food that might rank a few notches under “gourmet,” it’s fun ...
Read More »Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian October 29, 2015 5,945 Views
Everyone struggles to maintain peace with family or friends. This guide is inspired by the Rule of St Benedict, and part 2 of a 3-part series..
Read More »Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian October 22, 2015 6,520 Views
To feel lost, to imagine oneself nothing, to feel homeless, or to feel powerless at the hands of Fortune robs a person of peace.
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