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Daily Jolt April 5, 2015

Alone had always felt like an actual place to me, as if it weren’t a state of being, but rather a room where I could retreat to be who I really was. — Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild

FAST if you haven’t already, choose something to give up for the next six weeks of Lent. PRAY in a place of solitude and be…

Feeling my way through the darkness
Guided by a beating heart
I can’t tell where the journey will end
But I know where to start.
— Avicii, “Wake Me Up“

FAST by eating only one full meal today (other times, your meal/snack should be smaller.) And remember, no meat! (See this collection of posts about…

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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,…

Catholic Social Teaching

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.

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So there goes Jesus spinning power on its head again. His power was not in crushing but in being crushed, triumphing over the empire’s sword with his cross. Mustard must be crushed, ground, broken for its power to be released. — Shane Claiborne

FAST from pointing out other people’s mistakes and shortcomings today. PRAY for the courage to follow Jesus’ example. GIVE — share with someone a spiritual…

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