The Necessities of Life

As a person who completely admires Disney with all the imagination, I was completely blown away with Disney’s newest film, Beauty and the Beast. Beauty and the Beast is my favorite Disney movie, ever. Belle herself is a true role model and idol for her dedication to putting her father’s needs before her own and her dedication to learning about new ideas through her reading. I thought that Emma Watson did an astounding job bringing that side of Belle to life. When I heard that Emma Watson, herself, was playing the role of Belle, I went ballistic. Emma Watson is one of my favorite actresses, and her performances prior to this film were astonishing. I had extremely high hopes in this film before I even stepped into the theatre. The only part I was not fully impressed by was not just her singing, but some of the songs in general. While Beauty and the Beast is in fact also a Broadway musical, this live-action film did not meet up to the expectations of the musical itself. Emma Watson’s ...

We all have a chance to be the superlative people we set ourselves to be in life. We have hopes, we have dreams and the greatest desires, and we want to have the brightest of futures. We all have an opportunity to be heroes. We can be whoever we long to be, and we should not let others dictate what we do with our lives. We must be ourselves, our true identities, and we should not have to change for others, to impress them. We must be true to ourselves and love the lives we are living. You are you, and I hope you never change. 

I come from the clans of Reaser and Meecha, The lands of Germany and Poland. A long line of lovers and faith, And Mass on every Sunday. I come from a land of football every Friday night, With sounds of whistles and crowds cheering running through my ears. The taste of pretzels with cheese and soda stimulating my taste buds. I come from a long line of Panthers, The colors green and white run through my veins. Where tradition is the most important value of life, And having faith means everything. I come from a small, brick house on the North side, Where fireflies light up the night sky, And the smell of pot roast is running through the kitchen. Where bike rides keep us alive, And Catholic education was very important. I come from a desire of magic, Where wishes can come true amongst the brightest of stars. And every dream is simply just a wish the heart makes. I come from creativity and imagination, And a long line of tales as old as time. ...

When a child is born, another soul leaves this world. We are told numerous times to live life to the fullest because we only live once. We live every time we open our eyes in the morning, and take that first breath of air. We will only die once. No one is promised a tomorrow. God has a plan for us. We do not know what that plan is, or where it will eventually take us, but He does have a plan. No matter how many hardships we will face, or no matter how many times we want to give up, we cannot lose faith in the plan God has in store for us. Instead of looking ahead to the future, let us look at what is in our present. Try doing something that will make an impact on someone's life. Start putting others' needs before your own, and that will slowly start to make the world a better place just one day at a time. Let's put away our phones, computers, and turn off the televisions, and go out and help someone in need. With one small act, we can change the world.

by: Ashley Meecha      There is no greater feeling in the world than seeing a child overjoyed with happiness. Christmas time is the most important time of year because everyone comes together to reunite as a family. It is also the perfect time of year for children because Santa comes and brings them presents that they absolutely want. On December 15, members of the Elyria Catholic community came together to aid less fortunate children in preparation for the upcoming winter season. Families brought their children to JCPenney's in Elyria where they would be accompanied by a student or another adult on a shopping spree for winter clothing apparel. Each child had a specific list that met his or her needs. Items included shirts, jeans, boots, coats, hats, and gloves. The kids were able to form unique bonds with all of the volunteers that they will all never forget. Seeing a child's face when they receive something amazing is one to remember. This Christmas season, let us al...

The most amazing things will happen when you wait You are in a state where everything is going wrong. You cannot seem to find yourself ahead of the game, and you are behind. Everyone around you seems to have their lives figured out, you do not. You find yourself staying up until dawn thinking about what it is you can do to improve yourself and be like everyone else. At work, everyone talks about how great their marriages are, or how well their children are in school. At school, everyone seems to know what it is they are going to college for, or what it is they want to pursue in life. Just because people are ahead does not mean you are behind. It means that you are extraordinary, and you are taking life as it comes. You are weighing out your options, so you can make the most of it. Your time is coming, when you figure everything out, when you find the love of your life, you will appreciate the wait. Do not ever compare yourself to others because there is no other person like you. Yo...

     Love is a necessity. We need love to survive. Without it, the world would be dark and cold, and we would be struggling to survive. People are falling in and out of love everyday. Love is one of the most difficult ideas to adjust to because it is complicated, with twists and turns that are hard to handle. Love will never fail, no matter how many hardships exist, no matter how many heartbreaks you have gone through, love will never fail. It may take years to encounter, and it may take enough years to find, but it is the greatest asset the human race has to encounter. Love is beautiful, love is kind, and love will never abandon you. So when you feel hopeless or saddened by the ones who broke your heart, do not lose hope in what the future holds for you.