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According to NPR: When Zia Hassan rang the doorbell, he hadn't planned to step inside. He was there to pick up his fiancee who was babysitting, but she couldn't leave (the parents were running late) so Zia agreed to hang out for a bit. His fiancee said, "Let me introduce you to the kids" - the 2-year-old girl, the 7-year-old boy and, most important, squatting, with no shoes on, surrounded by ants on the back patio, the oldest - the 9-year-old - the one he would make world-famous on YouTube.
This is the boy he now calls "The Philosopher." When the two started talking, there was no hint of what was about to happen, except for the slightly odd introduction. His girlfriend said he "is interested in cosmology." "Really?" Zia thought, "cosmology?" So he leaned in and asked - "What do you think about dark matter? Any ideas?" The boy looked up, started to answer, and almost immediately Zia thought, "Wait! Uh, can I film this? Is that all right with you?" The boy didn't mind. And a million and a half view later...
This is what the boy told him about life and the Universe:  | 9 year old discusses the meaning of life and the universe |
Very thought provoking... Enjoy! :-) God bless you. In Mary Help of Christians, I remain, Fr. Jim McKenna SDB Director |
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A THOUGHT
People need loving the most when they deserve it the least." ~John Harrigan
"When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself." ~Wayne Dyer
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Handling Choice Overload by Jeff Davidson
A typical U.S. supermarket carries at least 38,000 items, twice as many as decades ago. There are so many different products and brands that your choices can seem overwhelming. At work, how do you handle the endless options of vendors, systems, software, products, and service solutions? While manufacturers seek to differentiate their products and survive in a crowded marketplace, if we focus intently on what we want or need, the net result is more time, effort, and energy. Too many choices, as author Alvin Toffler told us more than forty years ago in his landmark book Future Shock, inhibit our ability to choose. We now face what he called "future shock," meaning our ability to effectively decide shuts down. Whether it's athletic shoes, cell phone options, bagels, bottled water, or tennis rackets, too many choices, like too much information, do not serve us.
Simplicity, rather than complexity, should be your product preference among items that are otherwise equal in terms of cost, durability, expected life cycle, and warranty. If one item has dozens of features while another has only a handful (namely the ones you need), choose the latter and don't fret about a possible upgrade later. Learn how to dial down the number of choices to make a wise selection. You've sprung yourself from a complexity trap and handled choice overload. Creating checklists can also help you avoid choice overload, providing an easy tool for evaluating a potential vendor, product, or service offering. Review everything from a product's design, quality, and features to its cost considerations and whether quantity discounts are available. Ask yourself whether the product will fit within the location you plan to keep it, if there's a guarantee, or if you would need to buy any other items to make it work. When you have to make a choice, often all you need is a good set of questions to guide you, save you time, maintain peace of mind, and come up smiling!
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In a Cheerful Mood
Verbal Communication
First Student: "Our economics professor talks to himself. Does yours?"
Second Student: "Yes, but he doesn't know it. He thinks we're listening."
Fatal Cuisine
A tourist entered a restaurant in China, and ordered a dinner. He was served a large plate of stew, which he enjoyed immensely.
When paying his bill, he jokingly referred to the stew.
"I hope you didn't kill a dog to make it," he said laughingly. The Chinaman looked horrified. "Oh! no sir, we no killee dog," he said. "We find him dead!"
Cold Facts
Teacher: "Name a liquid that does not freeze."
Jack: "Hot water, sir!"
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The Devotion of the Three Hail Mary's
The devotion of the THREE HAIL MARYS is a very simple yet most efficacious devotion.
Everyday, recite Three Hail Marys, adding the invocation: "O Mary, My Mother, keep me from mortal sin." Many people recite the Three Hail Marys as part of their morning and night prayers. To practice this devotion in time of danger, stress, special need or temptation, is a sure means to obtain Our Lady's help.
Thank you dear Mother Mary and Don Bosco for all the graces received and for guiding me during some difficult days. Danny, PA
My sincere thanks to dear Mother Mary, through the faithful recitation of the 3 Hail Marys I have received so many blessings and special favors. My family also thanks you for your guidance and protection. Miranda, Canada
Thank you, dear Mother for granting my daughter the gift of a healthy baby and a job for my son, and for all the other favors received. Serena Godinho, NY
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In Closing
Dear devotees of Our Lady and Don Bosco,
If you have received a miracle through the intercession of Our Blessed Mother, we would like to hear from you. Email us at MaryShrine@aol.com.
Bookstore hours: Monday - Saturday - 10 am to 5 pm, Sundays: 12 - 4 pm
Weekday Masses: 12 noon. Confessions on weekdays begin at 11.30 am.
Sunday Masses: 11 am and 12.30 pm
Other activities: Day Retreats, Weekend retreats, Don Bosco Summer Camp, Eucharistic Adoration, Friday night Lenten Dinners, 50/50 raffle, 350 club, Rosary Madonna Statue. Rent Lomagno Hall, Rent our Banquet Hall.
MEMORIES
Remember a Loved One: Engrave plaques on Wall of Memories, adopt a Tree, Engrave blocks on Walk of Honor, All Souls, All year Candle lighting, Holiday (Christmas and Easter), Flowers, Schedule a Mass, Bell Chimes.
MASS INTENTIONS
To offer a mass intention, please write to
Fr. Jim McKenna SDB
174 Filors Lane,
Stony Point, NY 10980
mckennasdb@yahoo.com.
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Our ministry is only possible with your help. Visit our website: www.marianshrine.org to donate.
Marian Shrine
174 Filors Lane, Stony Point, NY 10980
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