The English Lions, the Polish Eagles, the Gallic Rooster… To the uninitiated ear, it might sound like a part of a zoo inventory, while, in fact, all three terms refer to the national football teams that will take part in the World Cup in the USA next year (Poland still needs to qualify…). In fact, animals might represent countries in…

“We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.” We all say these words together in response to the proclamation uttered by the priest celebrating Mass. Do you remember what he says and when? “The mystery of faith.” It concludes the most important part of the Holy Mass, the consecration, when the bread and wine…

“Don’t judge me!” is an increasingly common phrase used to deflect inconvenient questions addressing a perceived lack of personal integrity or honesty. Such a response neither confirms nor rejects the implied concern; it simply rises above it and, at the same time, dismisses the question as scandalously unfair and unjustified. In reality, it discloses a highly individualistic and self-centred attitude,…

You might be surprised to learn that my name neither appears on the current Forbes 100 Billionaires’ List nor on the Sunday Times 2023 Rich List. Nor have I ever featured on the cover of Time magazine. In fact, despite my many evident talents, none of them have made me rich or famous or both. I hope you have picked…

Customers coming to a barber shop were pleasantly surprised to see a prominent note in the shop window that read: “Tomorrow we will cut and shave for free.” As there was a chance to save some money, many turned around and decided to come the next day. When those customers returned to the barber shop the following day, they were…