We've all had them right? Those light bulb moments?? You can often see them in a small child's eyes when they learn or realize a new word or skill…

There is a short story by O. Henry called "The Gift of the Magi"…

Attending Mass for the first time after the funerals of each of my parents was especially hard for me. I would find myself near tears during much of the liturgy…

Haven’t we all had these moments of spiritual insight or sudden discovery? Sometimes we recognize them immediately for what they are; other times there is wisdom in hindsight. They are moments when the light bulb turns on big time, when you suddenly see or understand something in a new or very clear way. They are flashes of brilliance, illuminating discoveries…