Believe What God Has Promised
Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent. Part of faith is to believe in what God has promised. But what exactly does that all entail? (Preached…
read moreChristmas Comes in Small Packages
Fourth Sunday of Advent. Baby Jesus and indeed the best things of Christmas come in small packages. (Preached on Sunday, December 20, 2015, St. Paul…
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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 moreBe Like Shepherd King
Thursday of the Third Week of Advent. Father Dave and God calls us to be like the shepherd king ourselves. (Preached on Thursday, December 17, 2015, St.…
read moreYour Arms Are Too Short To Box With God
Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church. What does Father Dave mean that our arms to short to box…
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