Short-term Planning The subject of discussion in a moral education class was heaven. Having explained the beauty and joys of heaven, the teacher said “And now, everyone in the class who wants to go to heaven, hold up your hand.” Everyone but Raju complied. “What...
Live Life as It Unfolds A couple had put up their house for sale. Soon, a prospective buyer phoned to say that he and his wife were coming over to see the house. The housewife frantically ran around the house picking up toys and clothes,...
Living in the Moment Four men were playing cards. They discussed what each would do if they learnt that the world was about to end and everyone was going to die. One said, “I would go and have a final look at the beautiful picture...
Listening to Your Inner Dialogue A man returned home from a club meeting. His wife asked, “Did the speaker give an interesting talk?” The man answered, “I don’t know.” “But you were there,” his wife insisted. “Yes,” continued the man, “but the scheduled speaker failed...
Lincoln’s Favourite Story Lincoln was fond of telling stories about himself. One of his favourites was the following: In the days when I used to be “on the circuit” (travelling on horseback from one country to another), I was once accosted by a stranger, who...
The Great Always Forgive A cholera epidemic broke out in Paris in 1832. One day, Sister Marie, a Sister of Charity, was on her way to the hospital when she was rudely insulted by a workman. He followed her, shouting bad language, and would have...
Destroying Your Enemies President Lincoln once said a few kind words about the Confederates. A woman asked, “Mr. President, why do you speak so kindly to your enemies? Shouldn’t you be destroying them instead?” Lincoln answered…
Death is Inevitable A man, strolling down the beach, came upon a fisherman about to enter the stormy sea. His boat was noticeably small and did not look like it would survive the weather “My dear man, are you not afraid to go out when...
Play the Game of Life A group of seekers knocked at the door of their master. They were asked to remain outdoors for a while. Somewhat annoyed, the seekers looked around for something to do. They noticed a basket containing several rubber balls and decided...
Serve Your Brethren Once, I saw a naked child on the street, hungry and shivering in the cold. I became angry and said to God, “Why do you allow this? Why don’t you do something?” God did not reply at once. Later that night, He...
