Opossum Prayers: Why Uncommon Prayer Is Necessary Prayer
I’m a little leery of prayer books. Sometimes they seem to take on a holier-than-thou attitude that can rub some people the wrong way. By…
read moreSecret Confessions of an Optimist
“You’re so happy all the time. I mean you smile all the time!” I couldn’t even begin to fathom how much this phrase has been said…
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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 moreThe Busier the Better?
Something has come up repeatedly in this week’s prayer. I wonder if it’s something that might resonate with you, too. A bit of context: we’ve…
read moreAnd I Shall Have Some Peace There
Peace. It seems especially hard to come by lately. Each day’s news stories give the impression that peace is an unachievable phenomenon. Shootings, racial tension,…
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