I find that it’s the simple things that remind you of family around the holidays. — Amy Adams
Today, avoid the complications of Christmas preparations and focus on spending time with family or reaching out to family across the miles.
read moreWe are here preaching the gospel of presence…I say, use your needle, use your hand, sew away the pain, sew away anything people will say about you. People may call you a failure, but you’re not. People may call you a rebel, but you’re not — you’re a human being. — Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe, speaking of her work at St. Monica Girls’ Tailoring School in war-torn Uganda
Today, sit with someone who doesn’t interact with a lot of people during their day, and give $10 to Sister Rosemary’s ministry with child survivors…
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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 moreI think there must be something wrong with me, Linus. Christmas is coming, but I’m not happy. I don’t feel the way I’m supposed to feel. — Charlie Brown
Today, connect with someone for whom this time of year is painful and bring some joy to their day.
read moreWe must restore hope to young people, help the old, be open to the future, spread love. Be poor among the poor. We need to include the excluded and preach peace. — Pope Francis
Donate $10 or more to Busted Halo’s Holiday Fund Drive to help Busted Halo bring a message of hope, love, and peace to young adults…
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