You probably often wonder exactly how many Jewish players are in the NBA. The percentage is not really a high number. In fact it is only 1.8% according to a Pew Research Center study. The community is hardworking and is dedicated to the sport of basketball every since they were integrated into the NBA. David Stern, former NBA commissioner opened the doors for more international players to join the NBA, making sure that the sport was broadcasted around the world... Read more
Around Ash Wednesday, I wrote about Mark Wahlberg and his strong Catholic faith. However, he is not the only Catholic celebrity out there. The following listed are other celebrities of note that you may or may not know that are Catholic or have a strong Catholic background. Some Pretty Devout Catholics Mel Gibson Mel Gibson is a very outspoken Catholic. This was very noticeable after the success of the Passion of the Christ, which he directed. However, he doesn’t... Read more
February 22 was a day that a lot of us will not forget in Michigan. It was the infamous ice storm that you have probably heard about in the news. It’s not just because of the damage that it inflicted, but also because of power outages that lasted for little more than 5 days. When my power went out, it was the ending of rush hour for many and the middle of dinner time for most. I was just finishing... Read more
This year marks the 1 year anniversary that my mom, Valerie L. Oser’s passing from Stage-4 metastatic breast cancer. She had already survived stage one, which lasted several years. However, when the coronavirus hit, so did the health problems. Her problems began around Thanksgiving 2021. She was having back issues, eating problems, and just didn’t feel or seem like her normal self. Soon, she found herself bedridden and unable to move and when she tried to get up she felt... Read more
Lashun Pace was a famous gospel singer from Atlanta, Georgia who passed away at the young age of 60 years old in 2022. March 21 marks the one-year anniversary of her passing. Her cause of death: kidney failure. At the time of her death, Lashun was waiting for a kidney donor. It is one of the many issues that transplant patients face when waiting for a donor. This could take months to several years, and it can be a long... Read more
Lately actor/philanthropist Mark Wahlberg has become a trending topic as of late. It’s not because of a movie or a new product coming from his one of many companies that he owns. Instead it is about his faith life. On Ash Wednesday, Mark gave an interview with a black ashen cross on his head, talked about his faith, and endorsed the Hallow app which is now available on all platforms. While giving interviews and/or promoting a product that one is... Read more
No one knew about Damar Hamlin until a few weeks ago when the Buffalo Bills played against the Cincinnati Bengals on January 2nd, 2023. It was during a textbook tackle and a textbook play that everything changed. Damar stood up after the tackle happened and everything seemed normal. Then suddenly he collapsed. He did not move for quite a long time and had to be resuscitated with CPR and a defibrillator before being taken to a local hospital for treatment.... Read more
We all love listening to hymns. They are the songs we grew up with inside a church or at a devout family member’s house. They help enrich worship services whether it is Catholic, Protestant, or Evangelical churches. They are what makes any kind of service more meditative, thoughtful, and fruitful to the soul. So, what exactly is a hymn? The hymn is also called a song of praise coming from the Greek word hymnos. These are poetic, religious words sung... Read more
What we all know that Chinese New Year is celebrated by various Chinese communities around the world . It is the biggest holiday of the year and with good reason. There are rich traditions, customs and foods that have symbolic meanings including the year itself, which is represented by an animal. This year the Lunar New Year is celebrated starting January 22 with 2023 as the Year of the Rabbit. In China and other Chinese communities around the... Read more
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