The need for two pockets…

Like so many things in life, self-esteem needs to be balanced. The balance is between humility and pride. The following is attributed to Rabbi Simcha Bunim, one of the leaders of Hasidic Judaism in Poland in the late 1700s and early 1800s: Everyone must have two pockets so that he can reach into one or […]

America’s favorite hot sauces, ranked and mapped for all 50 states…

One thing is certain when it comes to Americans’ food preferences — everything is better with hot sauce. From sandwiches and burritos to soups and eggs, these foods and many more in between are arguably better with a little heat. According to a recent Instacart survey conducted online by The Harris Poll among over 2,000 […]

Pope’s Wednesday Audience: ‘God Is Not Afraid of Our Sins’…

Pope Francis has encouraged people to encounter God’s mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, with a reminder that the tender forgiveness of God is greater than the “ugliest” sin. “God is not afraid of our sins, he is greater than our sins,” the pope said in his general audience on Jan. 19.