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Mar

You’re loved…

You’re loved… When Emmanuel was born, more than nine years ago, I began rather instinctively, but clumsily, saying, “you’re loved”, before he’d fall asleep. I’ve continued that tradition with my other children, saying those same words to them during our bedtime routine. It still feels a little strange. I mean

in Blog, HPFNo CommentsMarch 24, 2018by Daniel Torchiatagged: fatherhood, love, parenthood

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Jul

PR Pro: A Scribe?

In many ways, the PR person is the scribe of the modern-day organization (only we’re more likely to debate matters with our funders/patrons/clients in a healthy manner – and not risk our lives doing so!). Public Relations has the mandate of ‘chronicling’ the major developments in the life of an

in Blog, HPFNo CommentsJuly 2, 2017by Daniel Torchiatagged: communications, PR

21

Jun

There’s no such thing as bad publicity

…for the astute, bold, trained and empowered organization Unexpectedly, you’re jolted off your normal morning routine by the realization that your organization is “in the news” for the wrong reasons or in the wrong context. Your reputation is now under fire or at least scrutiny in the public realm. But

in Blog, HPFNo CommentsJune 21, 2017by Daniel Torchia

23

Feb

Channeling the spirit of mercy

The documentary World Youth Day Krakow: A Pilgrimage of Mercy opens with a quote from St. Pope John Paul II: “Remember that you are never alone. Christ is with you on your journey every day of your lives.” It’s a quote that embodies the mission of World Youth Day:

in HPF, NewsNo CommentsFebruary 23, 2017by Daniel Torchia

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Feb

Go milk a cow!

At a critical juncture in my life I milked a cow and it changed my life. At the very least it greatly enhanced it. I was 21 and clueless about nature, the beauty and grandeur of God’s creation and likely quite self-absorbed. I had grown up in the very urban island of

in Blog, HPFNo CommentsFebruary 20, 2017by Daniel Torchia