LOUIS — DAY 36: Try A Little Something New!
First of all, in the (paraphrased) words of the great Ricky Ricardo, Â I’ve got some ‘splaining to do. You see, even though in my most…
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Jimmy Fallon, Graydon Carter, the 2014 Queen of Carnival, and yours truly. You can imagine my surprise at being part of such an eclectic group.…
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Renewing the Spirit: A Catholic Guide to Overcoming Career Burnout
As the holiday season draws nearer, so do my responsibilities as a mother and college professor. Meeting work deadlines, traveling for business, attending committee meetings,…
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Community Service: How You Can Act on Catholic Social Teaching Every Day
During my many years of volunteer service (primarily in hunger relief organizations), I’ve witnessed a frustrating phenomenon. While people (admirably) tend to focus on opportunities…
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Bless Us, Oh Lord, for These Thy Gifts: The Holiness of Mealtimes
A few years ago, I was asked to sit on an alumnae panel at my high school to talk about life in college and beyond.…
read moreCHRISTINA — DAY 36: Tragedy and social media
Today is just under a week away from the one-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings that took place on April 15, 2013. I currently…
read moreBRIAN — DAY 35: Time
I have intentionally tried to plan my prayer time this Lent; each day, I sit down for a set 10-15 minutes of quiet reflection. This…
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