Joy

Ruben van Bommel is making headlines in the Netherlands after his debut for the Dutch national team. His father, former Oranje captain Mark van Bommel, said he watched his son's debut on his phone and described the joy of seeing it as a father. Teammate Letschert called him 'a phenomenon in the making', while ex-goalkeeper Ronald Waterreus said the young winger's growth 'cannot be stopped' and praised him as a gem.

Rev. Peter M.J. Stravinskas, writing at The Catholic Thing, argues American Catholicism may be entering a 'Second Spring' — a revival capable of reigniting the flame of faith both in the United States and abroad. Drawing on the theme 'The God Who Gives Joy to My Youth,' he weighs whether the Church in America can lead a broader renewal of Catholic life worldwide.

A man in New Zealand says he took his wife to a car show and, despite not being a car enthusiast, found himself enjoying the drifting demonstrations. His brief account of the day out is being shared among car and drifting fans, with the hashtags pointing to motorsport interest in the country.

The Royal Danish Theatre is performing George Balanchine's ballet 'Jewels' in Copenhagen, and early reactions are glowing. Audience members describe the production as incredibly beautiful, praising the dancers' joy and synchronicity. The three-act ballet is noted as a journey through ballet history, with its movements — emeralds, rubies and diamonds — evoking three great epochs of dance and Balanchine's own career.