"Many of these victims suffer and perish anonymously," said George Marlin, chairman of Aid to the Church in Need-USA, the charity sponsoring the service.

The court also sentenced gardener Armando Gómez to 18 years in prison. The victims are 10 former students.

Overall, the “attitude of gratitude” is simply a better way to live one’s life—happier, healthier and more open hearted—than the attitude of greed.

The recent writings of New York Times columnist Ross Douthat are calling political conservatives to a needed greater humility.

“We need to work together to foster awareness that if one member of our family suffers, we all suffer,” Pope Francis said.

Japan, the United States and South Korea are the only nations in the OECD group of developed economies that have the death penalty.