To Live and Die in L.A.
The following is the first in a series that will serve as the conclusion of the Kicking and Screaming blog. The story of my ordination…
read moreTony Soprano and Holy Thursday
As many of you know, I hail for the great state of New Jersey. And when you grow up in the Garden State, there is…
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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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WATCH: Holy Week in Three Minutes
In a BRAND NEW version of our classic video, Busted Halo explains the significance of the final week we spend preparing for Easter.
read moreDavid Bowie and Our Time in the Desert
When we think of Lent, David Bowie is probably not the first person that comes to mind. But in 1977 he released a song called “Heroes.”…
read moreThe Popularity of Ash Wednesday
Did you know that Ash Wednesday is the busiest church day of the year? I was surprised to hear that! I thought it might be Easter,…
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