Lexicons
Thoughts and Theories by Sophia News Managing Editor
Lexicons is a column by Sophia News Managing Editor, Cassandra Ledger, that explores the meaning and symbolism behind words.
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Orion Jean is Time’s Kid of the Year
Many of us have the notion that making a positive impact on the world is something that is bigger than us. Orion Jean proves that anyone can make a difference—even an elementary school kid can have a positive impact on hundreds of lives. When the pandemic first...
Man Saves Family of Stray Cats, Stray Cats Save His Restaurant
Whether or not you believe it, good karma is said to come to those who do good, but that wasn’t on Naoki Teraoka’s radar when he rescued a sickly kitten outside his restaurant, despite his financial troubles. Before the pandemic hit in early 2020, Teraoka’s...
80-Year-Old Man Saves Motorists Stuck in Blizzard
Shannon St. Onge knew she had to run into her office at First Nation’s University on Monday to sign a check. Anticipating the forecasted blizzard in Saskatchewan, St. Onge kept her eye on the highway conditions throughout the day. Thinking she would be able to pop in...
91 Years Young Justo Gallego Is Building A Cathedral of Faith, Brick By Brick
photos by Gianfranco Tripodo for The New York Times “This is where my vocation has taken me and this is where I’m prepared to suffer, just as Jesus Christ taught us to suffer for others." -Justo Gallego Faith and commitment take on a new meaning when you are a devout...