In suffering, we all agree on one point—we don’t like it. But there are many disagreements on how to avoid suffering, and what to do when it inevitably catches up with us. The inevitability of suffering We think of suffering as harmful (whether physical or...
In this video clip, Fr. Spitzer describes level 3 happiness, the happiness of living for others. Level 3 happiness is so powerful that it even enabled Viktor Frankl, author of “Man’s Search for Meaning,” to survive a prisoner of war camp during WWII....
Last week witnessed an unprecedented, worldwide and—perhaps unwilling—participation in the suffering of Good Friday. Now it is time to let the blinding light of the Resurrection penetrate the darkness of these days! As we look about, signs of spring are everywhere,...
With social distancing and self-quarantines, it can be challenging not to succumb to depression and a sense of helplessness. Many people are looking to bolster their spirits in a variety of ways. Music can have a significant impact on mood, promote sleep, and can...
“Behold, I bring you tidings of great joy.” Luke 2:10 Christmas greetings include words with multilayer meanings like “merry,” “rejoice,” and “joy.” These words may pierce one’s heart, especially if Christmas is a time of sadness associated with past or even current...
Gratitude is not only the key to virtue, but also to happiness and prayer. The expression “I never knew a person who was grateful and unhappy, or a person who was ungrateful and happy” captures this correlation beautifully. Much of human happiness and generosity...
