Category Archives: sacrifice

The Lenten Journey

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

For those who do not know, Lent is a journey. It is observed by Catholic and most other Christian denominations. The journey begins on Ash Wednesday, and lasts forty days. During that time Christians practice prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Prayer represents how we relate to God, fasting represents how we relate to … Continue reading →

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A Case For Guardian Angels

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

No evil shall befall you, nor shall affliction come near your tent, for to His Angels God has given command about you, that they guard you in all your ways. Upon their hands they will bear you up, lest you … Continue reading →

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Those Who Stand Between Freedom’s Life or Death.

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

In the Preservation of Freedom, They have stayed “vigilant”. Have we? “The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” ― G.K. Chesterton May the valor of … Continue reading →

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Where Advent Leads; Renewed

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

Where Advent Leads Posted on December 15, 2015by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author Let’s go back and think of all the repercussions of the sin of Adam. There isn’t an Arab; there isn’t an American;  there isn’t a European; there isn’t an Asiatic … Continue reading →

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Of Truth And Reality

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

A reprise blog from: March 16, 2014 Alonso Quixana (Don Quixote) is an aging gentleman who is enamored by and devours books about chivalry. He becomes so absorbed with the subject that he soon escapes reality as he fancies himself … Continue reading →

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Be Not Envious Of That Which Is Not Ours

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

Just when so many of us who are so preoccupied with our own trials feel isolated there then comes along a story of one who makes us feel that what we shoulder each day is not so bad at all. … Continue reading →

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A Father’s Day Tribute

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

“But the Common Man does not in the least want to found a sect. He is much more likely, for instance, to want to found a family.” – G.K. Chesterton Anthony Malizia, was born on September 14, 1911 in Settefrati, … Continue reading →

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What Is The Matter?

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

The line on this gentleman’s sign: “WE ALL MATTER” is the path by which understanding, order and peace can be achieved. It alienates no one. The systemic problem being put forth is not with any particular ism, and there are … Continue reading →

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Psalm 91: A Refuge In Tumultuous Times

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

The Midrash states that Psalm 91 was composed by Moses on the day he completed the building of the Tabernacle in the desert. The verses describe Moses’ own experience entering the Tabernacle and being enveloped by the Divine cloud. Midrash … Continue reading →

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Honoring Mom In A Song

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author

I had difficulty coming up with the words that would best do justice to this Mother’s Day post. I searched my mind but found none worthy. Yet the words not found in thought were found in the heart. After a … Continue reading →

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