Tag: Life & Tradition

Mission San Luis Rey: King of the Missions in Oceanside, California

Commentary Any trip to Europe or other places around the world will probably involve extensive sightseeing of historical landmarks. Even going to a new area of the United States encourages one to visit the historic destinations. We often forget how much historic culture is right in our backyard, or at least in our town or…


Mongolian Hunters and Their Golden Eagles: Magnificent Photos of This Living Heritage

A Mongolian photographer’s amazing portfolio of nomadic hunters with their golden eagles is helping keep this unique tradition alive by sharing the magnificent bond between these hunters, their horses, and their birds. Batzaya Choijiljav, 48, was born in western Mongolia’s Zavkhan province and grew up around nomadic people. Today, he lives in the capital city…


‘God’s Crazy Bricklayer’: This Man Spent His Life Building a Cathedral by Hand—Check Out the Interiors

Spaniard Justo Gallego Martinez (1925–2021) spent his entire life building a cathedral and he did it on his own. But this enigmatic man—who gained renown as “God’s crazy bricklayer”—from Mejorada del Campo, a small town close to Madrid, was not a lofty architect. Rather, Don Justo (his honorific name) was raised in a humble, devout…


‘Do You Believe in Life After Birth?’: A Tale of Twins in the Womb

Our “Tales of Wisdom” series aims to highlight important morals and inspire a cherishing of the age-old virtues that can uplift our souls and help us return to tradition. We hope you will enjoy reading this. Somewhere, a pregnant mom’s blissful bump was carrying twin babies—Faith and Doubt. They were healthy and developing fast. One…


Passover and Easter: An All-Inclusive Message

The celebration of Passover and Easter reminds us of the bitterness and tribulation of bondage. The historical background of these holidays points Jews and Christians toward atonement, reconciliation, and freedom. While many see the Jews as celebrating a Jewish holiday and Christians celebrating a Christian holiday, they are actually commemorating the same thing—which is that…


Nature Prescriptions Found to Reduce Blood Pressure, Lower Depression and Anxiety

A new study of international evidence for “nature prescriptions”—a recommendation to spend time in nature—has found that spending time in green spaces such as forests, gardens, parks, and meadows can heal high blood pressure, depression and anxiety, and insomnia. Published on April 5 in the Lancet Planetary Health, the systematic review and meta-analysis led by Professor…


VIDEO: Man and His Dog Turn Abandoned Bunker Into Warm, Cozy Blizzard Shelter—Check It Out

A camping enthusiast, who has honed survival skills since childhood, took his dog and his camera into the forest during a blizzard for a special excursion: they headed for an abandoned village and an underground stone bunker that had the potential to be their shelter for the night. Croatia-born Martin Lukavski, 36, headed to northwestern Croatia…


American Vermeers in Amsterdam

Vermeer hysteria has been stoked by the current blockbuster exhibition “Vermeer” on view at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, until June 4, 2023. This show is a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition showcasing the majority of the artist’s oeuvre. The show, which is the first Vermeer exhibition ever held at the Rijksmuseum, congregates an astonishing 28 of the Baroque painter’s…


Mom ‘Unschools’ Her 3 Kids, Teaches Them to Learn From God, Nature, and Their Elders: ‘God Has Got Them’

An “unschooling” mom of three from Hawaii who places faith, nature, and the community at the helm is sharing her family’s journey from an abusive past into freedom, and how her kids are thriving by building their character and relationship with God. Maui, Hawaii, natives Haley Celeste Miller, 31, and her husband Travis Okano, 32, met…


Gateway to the West: Eero Saarinen and the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial

The Gateway Arch majestically dominates the skyline of St. Louis, Missouri, and has come to symbolize the great city in the heartland of America. Reflecting St. Louis’s role in the nation’s westward expansion, the monument was constructed to memorialize the few hearty souls that set out to explore a new frontier. Thomas Jefferson sent his…