“You do know that July 14 is Bastille Day,” said His Eminence John Patrick Cardinal Foley. I had not made that connection but it now will be a date etched in my memory for it was the day in 2011 that I shared eclairs and cream puffs with one of my church heroes…

“I personally believe … people with Down Syndrome have an extra dose of love. They have an extra ability to reach people’s hearts because they don’t have the self consciousness of ‘what are people thinking of me? Am I being judged?’ –They just love.” Leticia Velasquez

Brothers Julio and Marvin become restless during the reading of the Passion, and begin playfully slapping one another with palms they received upon their visit to church. Watch what happens next!

“My life has been returned to me after many years of chronic illness,” commented Bill Hahn, who wrote a song to thank organ donors and their families that is part of this Share YOUR Story video. Send Goodness Reigns your story or that of someone you know who brings goodness to others.

“Operation Rice Bowl makes you aware of what’s going on in other countries; how money is being used–and it helps people.” Carolyn, age 14

I forgot that I had a million other things I needed to get done. I was present to this little girl giggling and yelling, “as fast as you can!” as I pulled her with all my might.

Thank you to contest participants who persevered! Stay tuned for an update once all films have been received and processed. In the meantime, try this month’s GR Quest. You may win a nifty little video camera!

Road trip to New Orleans becomes pilgrimage with important missions!

“A Walk in My Shoes” airs THIS FRIDAY, Dec. 3, at 8pm on NBC. Watch the trailer below–you won’t want to miss it!

Watch the program here!