Debt accumulation
The national debt clock keeps ticking even on ordinary days—on quiet mornings when markets open, taxes are collected, and new borrowings are approved without drama. I find it disturbing that while nothing seems to...
The secret sauce: What makes a business idea truly good
The world is brimming with ideas, but only a select few blossom into successful businesses. So, what separates a fleeting thought from a truly promising business idea? It’s not just about cleverness or originality;...
Transmitters of tradition
THE story of Anna, already advanced in years and a widow, and who “departed not from temple, by fasting and prayers serving night and day,” (cfr. Lk 2,36-40) somehow reminds of those good old...
Relying on the unreliable
The first time a New York judge fined lawyers for submitting court filings stuffed with cases that never existed—phantom rulings confidently invented by an AI—I felt more than embarrassment for the profession. I felt...
Charting the course: A comprehensive guide to creating a business plan
A business plan is more than just a document; it’s a roadmap that guides entrepreneurs from the initial idea to a thriving enterprise. It’s a comprehensive blueprint that outlines the company’s goals, strategies, and...
We are one big family of God
ON the Feast of the Holy Family, we are reminded that we actually comprise one big family of God with Jesus, Mary and Joseph. We are united, despite all the differences and conflicts we...