Parental obligation
Threats to the family are aplenty that we cannot and must not just rely on authorities for protection. Children of school-going age need parental care and protection more than what authorities can provide. We...
Parasitic culture
I wonder if this rings a bell to you: a small farmer, who spent months taking care of his crops, finds that he has been robbed—not only by the hands of thieves who steal...
How to endure and persevere
THE secret, of course, is to go to Christ. That’s the main message of the readings of Tuesday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time. In the first reading, from the Letter to the...
The language of business: Deciphering gender differences in communication
The business world, a melting pot of diverse perspectives, can sometimes feel like a communication minefield. While we strive for equality, ingrained gender differences in communication styles can lead to misunderstandings and missed opportunities....
Dealing with irregularities
It’s no secret that bribery is the unspoken rule in many government offices—the lubricant that makes the wheels of bureaucracy turn. Those who refuse to grease palms are left waiting, their papers gathering dust,...