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LEOPOLDO'S SECRET LIBRARYSome people are strange — they like to spend their evenings reading books.Others are even stranger — they believe in the magic found between pages, in fantastical adventures, in stories of impossible love, in ghosts that walk among the living, and they think that everything that doesn't exist — maybe does after all.In short, this story is for those who are a little strange, like you and me — you know, for those who.So… listen.If you take the road up the hill from the center of town, you'll find an old and noble villa, one that has been there for a very long time. It must be about 350 years now that it has stood there in silence, watching and breathing softly beneath the Tuscan sky.Enormous rooms filled with history, endless corridors, and windows as large as dreams — but now, instead of porcelain plates and figurines, it gives us stories on paper for those who wish to read them.Yes, now it's the town library — a bit out of the way, but so beautiful. Well, you can't have everything.Now, on a summer night, wrapped in a blanket of stars and the soft glow of delicate lanterns, the villa had filled with voices, music, smiles, and so many stories told and heard, spoken aloud or whispered, intertwining in the embrace of the celebration.A special evening already, no doubt, but pay attention, because something even more unusual was about to happen.Yes, because Elisa was there too. Eyes as wide as the sky, hair as dark as the night, and a book in her hand — as always.Despite everything happening around her, Elisa preferred to read.She was there, in the main corridor: between the garden and the inner courtyard, halfway between the certain and the perhaps, sitting in an armchair a little too big for her, lost in a mysterious and captivating story — in a world all her own.She turns a page, then another, adjusts her yellow glasses, and turns another page…When slowly, the echo of piano music reached her ears.She didn't pay much attention. Thinking it came from the courtyard, she turned another page — and then another.But before long she realized that the notes she heard were not coming from the villa's courtyard but from one of its corridors — carried by a gentle breeze, from faraway places outside of time.Without thinking too much, Elisa rose silently, tucked her book under her arm, and followed the music.She crossed ancient corridors and rooms with shelves full of volumes of every size and color imaginable — rainbows of thoughts and words lined up one by one that seemed to never end.As the music grew stronger, the light faded, the rooms she passed through began to appear forgotten, the stone stairs she climbed and descended worn by time, the side corridors were now dark passages lit only by torches on the walls, appearing and disappearing in the darkness like breaths.A staircase, a wooden door left ajar, another passage, another staircase, and still more rooms and shelves and books without end.Then, suddenly, a mist covered the floor like a gentle tide, and there, before her, a heavy curtain — half open.A little light showed through, and a few small wooden steps.She climbed them, those little stairs, and the music wrapped around her like an embrace.On the stage, candles floated in the air like fireflies on a timeless night. And there, at the center, seated before a tiny piano, was a mouse.But not just any mouse.Leopoldo wore a dark green tweed jacket, brown trousers pressed with care, and on his little snout, golden spectacles that gleamed with ancient and gentle wisdom.His fingers danced on the keys as if they were telling a secret."Welcome, Elisa," he said, without stopping his playing. "I've been waiting for you."Elisa blinked, enchanted. "How do you know my name?""Ah," Leopoldo smiled, letting the last note fade softly into the air, "those who love stories always recognize those who seek them."He stood, adjusted his jacket with an elegant gesture, and looked at her with eyes full of stars."Do you know where you are?""In the town library," Elisa answered, but her voice trembled a little, as if she knew the answer was something else."That one everyone knows," said Leopoldo, stepping down slowly from the stage. "Every town has one that everyone knows. But every town also has another — one that almost no one finds."He paused, his eyes gleaming."You have found the second."Leopoldo led her toward a large wooden door that Elisa could have sworn wasn't there a moment before. It opened slowly, without a sound, like a sigh held too long.And what she saw took her breath away.Endless shelves climbed upward, descended downward, stretched in every direction like spirals of galaxies made of paper and dreams. Candles floated everywhere, illuminating books that seemed to breathe, to pulse softly, like sleeping hearts."What is this place?" Elisa whispered."This," said Leopoldo, walking among the shelves, "is the library of books never written."Elisa followed, confused. "Books never written? But how can they exist?"Leopoldo stopped, turned, and looked at her with infinite gentleness."Every story ever dreamed exists, Elisa. Every adventure imagined before sleep. Every tale thought but never put to paper. They all live here, at the border between the world and the dream, waiting."They stopped before a shelf.Leopoldo pointed to a small book, bound in blue like a summer sky."Touch it," he said softly.Elisa reached out, hesitant, and brushed the cover.A gentle warmth passed through her fingers. And for an instant — just an instant — she heard a child's laughter, saw a dragon made of clouds, and a castle built of pillows and blankets."This," said Leopoldo, "was the dream of a six-year-old boy. A story he told his teddy bear every night. He never wrote it down. But it exists. You see? It exists."Elisa smiled, her heart light.They walked on, through corridors of silent stories, until Leopoldo stopped before another book.This one was different. Larger, bound in dark leather, with golden letters that seemed to tremble."And this one?" asked Elisa, quietly."This one," said Leopoldo, and his voice grew soft as a caress, "belonged to a grandmother."Elisa touched it.And she felt something different.Not laughter, this time. But a warm, distant voice, telling of a brave little girl who crossed an enchanted forest to bring light to a forgotten village."It was the story she wanted to leave her grandchildren," Leopoldo explained. "But time… time sometimes runs faster than dreams. She didn't have time to write it."Elisa felt her eyes sting."But it's here," she whispered."It's here," Leopoldo confirmed. "Forever."They continued walking, in silence, until they reached a shelf unlike the others.It was nearly empty. Only a few books, spaced apart, and so many open spaces, waiting.At the center, a book without a title.The cover was white, clean, like freshly fallen snow, like a page waiting for its first mark."May I?" asked Elisa.Leopoldo nodded.She touched it.Nothing. No warmth. No voice. Only silence. But a full silence, like a breath held."This book is empty," said Elisa, surprised."Not yet written," Leopoldo corrected. "Not even dreamed. Not yet. It waits for someone to find the courage to imagine it."He turned toward her, and his eyes shone like the candles floating around them."Perhaps it waits for you. Perhaps it waits for someone else. But it waits."Elisa stood still, looking at that white book.And she understood.She understood that every story she had ever imagined, every adventure invented before sleep, every dream she thought lost upon waking, existed somewhere.And she understood something else.That you don't have to be afraid to write.Because stories already exist — in the heart, in the mind, in dreams. Putting them on paper is not creating them from nothing. It is only opening a door and letting them out."I have to go, don't I?" said Elisa, softly.Leopoldo smiled. "Your world awaits you. But now you know this place exists. And you know that every story you dream will always have a place here, whether you write it or not."He paused."But if you do write it," he added with a sly smile, "it can live out there too. And that, my dear, is another kind of magic."Elisa found herself back in the villa's corridor, sitting in the armchair a little too big for her, the book still under her arm.The celebration went on, voices and music and laughter, as if no time had passed at all.But something had changed.She had changed.She opened the book she had been reading, looked at the pages, and smiled.Then she closed it.Because now she knew that the most beautiful stories are not only the ones we read.They are the ones we carry inside, the ones we dream with our eyes open, and the ones that one day, with a little courage, we dare to tell.— This story was written by Marco Ciappelli for "Storie Sotto Le Stelle"  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Grace came back from a weeklong trip and noticed her candles were used up by her boyfriend Todd... the candles they only use during sexy time. Was Todd up to something while she was away?

Grace came back from a weeklong trip and noticed her candles were used up by her boyfriend Todd... the candles they only use during sexy time. Was Todd up to something while she was away?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Grace came back from a weeklong trip and noticed her candles were used up by her boyfriend Todd... the candles they only use during sexy time. Was Todd up to something while she was away?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the boys talk about the DXL/KingSize merger and WebMD's surprisingly supportive article on fat activist Jessie Diaz-Herrera. Then we talk about the ideals and optimism we'll be taking into 2026.

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Candles of Connection: Love and Vulnerability in Tel Aviv Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-12-29-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בין קירות הדירה הצבעונית בתל אביב, יצירות האמנות של ליאור סיפרו סיפורים של תקווה, אהבה, וכאב.En: Between the walls of the colorful apartment in Tel Aviv, Lior's artwork told stories of hope, love, and pain.He: האור הרך של נרות חנוכה החזיר חום לחורף הקר של העיר.En: The soft light from the candles of Hanukkah brought warmth back to the city's cold winter.He: ליאור ישבה על הספה, מביטה מחלון ומחשבת את התפנית שחייה קיבלו לאחרונה.En: Lior sat on the couch, gazing out the window and reflecting on the recent turn her life had taken.He: אבחנת המחלה הכרונית הגיעה בדיוק כשהיא ורבקה, בת זוגה, תכננו לפגוש אחת את השנייה ברגעים החשובים של חייהן.En: The diagnosis of a chronic illness came just as she and Rivka, her partner, had planned to be there for each other's important life moments.He: רבקה, הייתה בניו יורק.En: Rivka was in New York.He: רחוק, אך קרוב ללב.En: Far away, yet close to the heart.He: היא עסוקה בעבודתה בפיננסים, אך תמיד דואגת להקדיש זמן לליאור.En: She was busy with her work in finance, but always made sure to dedicate time to Lior.He: "את צריכה לדבר איתה," אמר לה יואב, חבר הילדות שלה, בעודו נעמד בדירה עם ספל שוקו חם.En: "You need to talk to her," said Yoav, her childhood friend, while standing in the apartment with a cup of hot chocolate.He: ליאור הביטה בו "אני לא רוצה להיות נטל," השיבה בקול שקט.En: Lior looked at him, "I don't want to be a burden," she replied quietly.He: אבל בעומק ליבה, ליאור ידעה שיואב צודק.En: But deep inside, Lior knew that Yoav was right.He: אהבה אמיתית דורשת כנות.En: True love demands honesty.He: בערב האחרון של חנוכה, ליאור חיכתה לקול של רבקה מעבר למסך.En: On the last evening of Hanukkah, Lior waited for Rivka's voice from across the screen.He: "אני כאן," אמרה רבקה בקולה הרך והמחבק.En: "I'm here," Rivka said in her soft and embracing voice.He: החדר נמלא באור מהנרות שהדליקה, כל נר כמו כוכב מנצנץ של תקווה.En: The room filled with light from the candles she lit, each candle like a twinkling star of hope.He: "ליאור, מה קרה?En: "Lior, what's wrong?"He: " שאלה רבקה והביטה בעיניה דרך המסך, מרגישה את המרחק שהיא לא יכולה לחוש.En: asked Rivka, looking into her eyes through the screen, feeling the distance she couldn't quite grasp.He: ליאור לקחה נשימה ארוכה והחלה לדבר.En: Lior took a deep breath and began to speak.He: "יש לי משהו חשוב לומר לך," היא החלה.En: "I have something important to tell you," she started.He: היא דיברה על המחלה, על הפחדים שלה, ועל החשש להפוך לנטל בחייה של רבקה.En: She spoke about the illness, her fears, and her concern about becoming a burden in Rivka's life.He: כמו קסם, הפחד היטשטש כאשר רבקה חייכה.En: Like magic, the fear faded when Rivka smiled.He: "אנחנו צוות," אמרה לה.En: "We're a team," she told her.He: "אני אגיע לבקר יותר.En: "I will visit more.He: נמצא דרך ביחד.En: We'll find a way together."He: "האור מנרות החנוכה התפשט בחדר, וליאור ידעה שהאהבה לאו דווקא נמדדת במרחק, אלא ברגש, בכנות ובתמיכה הדדית.En: The light from the candles of Hanukkah spread through the room, and Lior realized that love is not necessarily measured by distance, but by feeling, honesty, and mutual support.He: היא למדה שסוד האהבה טמון בשותפות וביכולת לבטוח.En: She learned that the secret of love lies in partnership and the ability to trust.He: מאותו לילה, ליאור הבינה את חשיבות הפגיעות ואת הכוח שיש בנכונות לשתף ולהאמין באנשים שאוהבים אותך.En: From that night on, Lior understood the importance of vulnerability and the power in the willingness to share and believe in those who love you.He: בסופו של דבר, גם אם המרחק ביניהם נשאר, ליבם היה קרוב מתמיד.En: In the end, even if the distance between them remained, their hearts were closer than ever. Vocabulary Words:walls: קירותapartment: דירהartwork: יצירות אמנותreflecting: מחשבתdiagnosis: אבחנתchronic: כרוניתplanned: תכננוburden: נטלcandle: נרtwinkling: מנצנץfaded: היטשטשvulnerability: פגיעותgrasp: לחושembracing: מחבקconcern: חששdedicate: להקדישteam: צוותmutual: הדדיתpartnership: שותפותability: יכולתvulnerability: פגיעותwillingness: נכונותsupport: תמיכהdistance: מרחקhearts: ליבםsoft: רךwinter: חורףimportant: חשובscreen: מסךfear: פחדBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

As candlelight Christmas Eve services stream across the country, this episode pauses to ask a simple but rarely examined question: how did Christmas Eve become the emotional center of Christmas, and what has that shift formed us to expect?

This sermon contains our 2025 Christmas Eve service "Candles, Carols, and Communion". Pastor Ryan also preaches part three of a short Christmas series "Behold the King Has Come" out of the Book of Micah during this Wednesday evening service.

This sermon contains our 2025 Christmas Eve service "Candles, Carols, and Communion". Pastor Ryan also preaches part three of a short Christmas series "Behold the King Has Come" out of the Book of Micah during this Wednesday evening service.

Starts with a short exploration of the meaning of Chanukah...followed by highlights from 5 interviews with folks that Marsha spoke with over this past year: Ann Hackler of the Institute for the Musical Arts, Layla Khafaga of Meezan Kitchen, Sheilah Sable of Call Sheila, Walter Thorne of Albany Business Review and Elizabeth Press (who goes by EP) of the Sanctuary for Independent Media and RPI. Produced by Marsha Lazarus

Lighting Hanukah Candles in the Synagogue by Rabbi Avi Harari

The Debaters is the hit show where comedians go toe-to-toe in a battle of laughs and logic. It's part stand-up, part quiz show and part comedy competition, with the live audience picking the winners.In this episode, do candles deserve more appreciation? And is Tom Cruise the greatest movie star? Featuring: Jon Steinberg, Jan Caruana, Adam Cawley, and David Pryde.More episodes of The Debaters can be found here: https://link.mgln.ai/TDxBN

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In this special annual Christmas episode of Home in Progress, sponsored by RepcoLite Paints and Benjamin Moore, Dan Hansen steps away from the usual home improvement topics to celebrate the season—and give back to listeners.This year's Extravaganza includes a festive giveaway: ten $100 gift certificates, awarded to listeners who share their favorite Christmas songs, memories, or traditions via email.Dan opens the show with a humorous and heartfelt story about a long-ago family Christmas card featuring a screaming toddler—an unexpected reminder of how the most genuine moments often become the most meaningful memories. From there, the episode dives into the fascinating history behind familiar holiday traditions.You'll hear how Christmas cards originated in Victorian England, why they were once criticized as cold and impersonal, and how they eventually became a beloved seasonal ritual. Dan also explores the birth of Christmas music on the radio, beginning with the groundbreaking Christmas Eve broadcast of 1906, and how radio forever changed the way the holiday is shared and experienced.The episode wraps up with the story of Christmas lights—from the risky early days of candle-lit trees to the invention and widespread adoption of electric lights that transformed holiday decorating. The show closes with warm Christmas wishes and a reminder to enter the holiday giveaway.Reproduction of the First Radio BroadcastEpisode Timeline00:00 — Welcome to the Annual Christmas Extravaganza01:49 — Christmas Card Chaos: A Family Story04:37 — The Controversial Origins of Christmas Cards09:58 — How Christmas Communication Evolved11:25 — The Birth of Christmas on the Radio18:25 — The First Christmas Eve Broadcast (1906)22:32 — Radio's Impact on Holiday Traditions24:46 — The History of Christmas Lights28:40 — Candles, Symbolism, and Seasonal Danger32:23 — The Rise of Electric Christmas Lights35:16 — Modern Christmas Light Displays35:33 — Final Thoughts, Christmas Wishes, and the Giveaway

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Writer/director/actor Jonah Feingold joins the bagels this week to talk about his new indie film "31 Candles," which blends a Hallmark Christmas movie with Jewish culture. The movie follows a 30-something New Yorker who becomes a bar mitzvah...only to win over his former camp crush, who is now a b'nai mitzvah tutor. The three also remember the legendary Rob Reiner and talk about his influence on Feingold's movies.  "31 Candles" heads to an AMC near you on January 9th.     

On today's Geek Out Sesh, we sit down with Wyl the Wizard, a handcrafted candle maker inspired by Joseph Campbell's The Hero's Journey. Each candle is designed to guide you through the stages of a hero's story—transforming myth, storytelling, and tabletop fantasy into an immersive sensory experience. We talk about CandleQwest's origin story, worldbuilding through scent, and how these story-driven candles can enhance Dungeons & Dragons, creative writing, and immersive role-play experiences.If you're a fan of The Hero's Journey, storytelling, D&D, TTRPG immersion, or artisan candles, this episode is for you.Arcane Circle: https://candleqwest.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopQB0irgDzxkl80hiBGzc9Tib24Ge_FbTbzH6TVlCWpe9P-D-O9FGBG SOCIALShttps://linktr.ee/forgeeksbygeeksMinstrel Dice Accessories (Affiliate)https://minstrel.store/?sca_ref=4275399.Xn3ymejPlhMERCHhttps://forgeeksbygeeks-shop.fourthwall.com/password

Today we talk about candles.... Yes. Candles.

In this last episode before our two month break (save for an occasional special, check your feed!) Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron talk about (1) What to make about Bondi Beach and the many, many violent things around the world that maybe led up to it, and (2) What does Hanukkah mean in 2025? For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: What do we look for in a Rabbi? All that and a Mufti and a Chief Rabbi studying the New Testament in Gaza City. Plus some really good music that sounds more or less how we feel these days.

We're waxing on about the pros and cons of candles, we feel the need for speed when we ask if Tom Cruise really is the Top Gun.Featuring: Jon Steinberg, Jan Caruana, Adam Cawley, and David Pryde.

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Hanukah Candles - Where to Begin by Rabbi Avi Harari

Rev. Nathan Detering led our service on Sunday, December 14, 2025, with a sermon titled, “Light the Candles Anyway: A Sermon on Hope Instead of Optimism.”

Today on Table Talk with BBYOInsider, we're celebrating Hanukkah—the Festival of Lights—and exploring what it means to bring light into the world. We'll reflect on the story of Hanukkah, talk about strength, resilience, and Jewish identity, and share how small moments and everyday “miracles” can make a big impact. 

Shabbos 23b discusses the reward for certain mitzvos and says the mitzvos of lighting candles (Shabbos and Chanukah) leads to children who are talmidei chachamim. We analyze this connection.

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They are one of the greatest bands of all time that have been surrounded by mystique and wonder. Led Zeppelin were the dominant band of the late 1960's and ruled over the 1970s. The band leaves a short but powerful legacy with their sound, their image and it's been a blueprint for other bands to copy and follow. This is Led Zeppelin.Also...If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org)Listen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprut.com/1329053Other Items of Interest:Pamela Des Barres Home page for books, autographs, clothing and online writing classes.Pamela Des Barres | The Official Website of the Legendary Groupie and Author (pameladesbarresofficial.com)Kathy Bushnell Website for Emily Muff bandHome | Kathy Bushnell | Em & MooListen to more music by Laurie Larson at:Home | Shashké Music and Art (laurielarson.net)View the most amazing paintings by Marijke Koger-Dunham (Formally of the 1960's artists collective, "The Fool").Psychedelic, Visionary and Fantasy Art by Marijke Koger (marijkekogerart.com)For unique Candles have a look at Stardust Lady's Etsy shopWhere art and armor become one where gods are by TwistedByStardust (etsy.com)For your astrological chart reading, contact Astrologer Tisch Aitken at:https://www.facebook.com/AstrologerTisch/Tarot card readings by Kalinda available atThe Mythical Muse | FacebookEmma Bonner-Morgan Facebook music pageThe Music Of Emma Bonner-Morgan | FacebookFor booking Children's parties and character parties in the Los Angeles area contact Kalinda Gray at:https://www.facebook.com/wishingwellparties/I'm listed in Feedspot's "Top 10 Psychedelic Podcasts You Must Follow". https://blog.feedspot.com/psychedelic_podcasts/Please feel free to donate or Tip Jar the show at my Venmo account@jessie-DelgadoII

Rabash. These Candles Are Sacred. 12 (1991) (08.12.2018)

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Why do we light Chanukah candles in shul—if no one fulfills their obligation with that lighting?A sincere question asked between Mincha and Maariv (from a Yid wearing a Chanukah kippah—so of course it had to be taken seriously

Lighting Hanukah Candles on Wedding Night by Rabbi Avi Harari

A single van's worth of fighters against a sprawling empire isn't the setup for a myth—it's the spine of a moral challenge. We take a hard look at the Maccabean revolt and strip it of sentimental glow: twelve or so members of a rabbinic family stood against a Greek world packed with soldiers, arms, elephants, and millions of citizens. The numbers weren't close, and that's the point. The heart of Hanukkah is not cute; it's costly. It asks what happens when conviction refuses to make peace with pressure.We walk through the scale of the mismatch and then lean into how tradition remembers the turning point. Midrashic portraits—eagle-fast, deer-light, lion-strong—read like battlefield poetry. Whether you name it providence or metaphor, the message lands: determination aligned with a sacred purpose can push beyond what spreadsheets predict. That alignment is captured in the idea of Moser Nefesh, the willingness to give of oneself for what is right. It's less about headline heroism and more about steady fidelity when numbers, peers, and fear all argue for surrender.From there, we bring the story home. Most of us won't face elephants, but we do face corners: workplaces that pressure us to mute our values, communities that normalize what our conscience can't. We talk about what it means to stand your ground without theatrics, how small acts of courage create new options, and why “having Hashem on your side” is about integrity as much as outcomes. Candles become more than décor—they're a discipline of memory, sparks that ask what we will stake for what we claim to love.If you're ready for a Hanukkah story that honors the risk and the grit—and helps you find your footing when the odds look unforgiving—press play, share this with someone who needs courage tonight, and leave a review to tell us where you're choosing to stand.Support the showJoin The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com

Candles of joy, also lit in mourning. Australia is mourning 15 people shot at Bondi Beach on Sunday at a Hanukkah celebration. The mass shooting has provoked public conversation about extremism, anti-semitism, and stricter gun control.And: His work spanned generations, and genres. The deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner are drawing shocked reactions from around the world. The 78-year-old film director and his wife Michele were discovered dead in their Los Angeles home late Sunday. Their son has been arrested – accused of killing them.Also: The latest inflation numbers show price growth was “on target”. But that's not the reality many people see at the grocery store. What items are costing more? And what the experts say about whether those costs will be coming down any time soon.Plus: Alleged terror plot foiled in Los Angeles, three children die of flu complications in Ontario, flooding in B.C., and more.

We experience more grace than John the Baptist.Morning Offering, December 12, 2025Every morning, join Father Brad as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Brad guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church's rhythm of feast days and liturgy, and provides you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. Disclaimer: The ads shown before, during, or after this video have no affiliation with Morning Offering and are controlled by YouTubeLet us do as the saints urge and begin our days in prayer together so as a community of believers we may join the Psalmist in saying, “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” (Psalm 5:3-4)________________

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Harlem Candle Company founder Teri Johnson started pouring candles in her Harlem kitchen with no budget and no team—just a clear sense of purpose. That focus helped her turn handmade gifts into a nationally recognized brand rooted in culture, design, and storytelling. In this episode, she shares how she validated demand early, built trust online without samples, and made tough decisions to protect her peace and profits.For more on Harlem Candle Co and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.