Living the Questions: A Twentysomething’s Battle with Restlessness
I spend a whole lot of time feeling restless. The type of restlessness that not only keeps me from sleeping at night, but dominates my…
read moreWhy Is It so Hard To Forgive?
Back in 2004, Victoria Ruvolo made national news when an 18-year-old named Ryan hurled a 20-pound frozen turkey at her moving car. It shattered her…
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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 moreNo Perfect Homily
I feel sorry for priests. Every Sunday they are required to get up in front of a crowd and preach, whether they’re good at it…
read moreBusted Halo Spiritual Olympics
As the world watches its greatest athletes swim laps and nail landings, we’ll look at some gold medal winners in their own right. Each day…
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