Mother Teresa : Faith In The Darkness A deeply human and moving

portrait of a modern-day icon Mother Teresa

has symbolized human goodness, empathy and

charity for decades and continues to do so

after her death. But how did Agnes Bojaxhiu, a simple girl

from an obscure corner of Eastern Europe,

become such an international and influential figure?

This illustrated biography tells the story of her life,

from being a determined young nun who

went out into the streets of Calcutta to care for the diseased

and the dying, to becoming the voice for the weak

and the poor. Her vision led to the founding of the

Missionaries of Charity, an order with a presence in

over 120 countries today. Despite incessant scrutiny

and criticism of her ideology, methods of care and financing,

she carried on her work which has touched countless

lives around the world and inspired many more.

About the Author Greg Watts is a journalist and writer.

He is the author of a number of books, including

Labourer in the Vineyard: A Portrait of Pope Benedict XVI.

A special edition hardcover in celebration of Ayn Randas centennial.

When it was first published in 1943,

The Fountainhead”–containing Ayn Randas

daringly original literary vision with

the seeds of her groundbreaking philosophy,

Objectivismawon immediate worldwide acclaim.

This instant classic is the story of an intransigent

young architect, his violent battle against

conventional standards, and his explosive

love affair with a beautiful woman who struggles

to defeat him. This centennial edition of

“The Fountainhead,” celebrating the controversial

and eduring legacy of its author,

features an afterword by Randas literary executor,

Leonard Peikoff, offering some of Ayn Randas

personal notes on the development of her masterwork.

A professor began his class by holding up a glass with some water in it.

He held it up for all to see; asked the students,’ How much do you think this glass weighs?’

‘50gms!’ …. ‘100gms!’ ……’125gms’ ……the students answered.

‘I really don’t know unless I weigh it,’ said the professor, ‘but, my question is: What would happen if I held it up like this for a few minutes?’

‘Nothing’ the students said.

‘Ok what would happen if I held it up like this for an hour?’ the professor asked.

‘Your arm would begin to ache’ said one of the students.

‘You’re right, now what would happen if I held it for a day?’

‘Your arm could go numb, you might have severe muscle stress; paralysis;

Have to go to hospital for sure!’ ventured another student; all the students laughed.

‘Very good. But during all this, did the weight of the glass change?’ asked

The professor. ‘No’ the students said.

Then what caused the arm ache & the muscle stress?’

The students were puzzled.

‘Put the glass down!’ said one of the students.

‘Exactly!’ said the professor.’ Life’s problems are something like this.

Hold it for a few minutes in your head; they seem OK.

Think of them for a long time & they begin to ache. Hold it even longer & they begin to paralyze you. You will not be able to do anything.

It’s important to think of the challenges (problems) in your life, but

EVEN MORE IMPORTANT to ‘put them down’ at the end of every day before you go to sleep.

That way, you are not stressed, you wake up every day fresh & strong & can handle any issue, any challenge that comes your way!’

Remember to ‘PUT THE GLASS DOWN TODAY!