The Christmas Airport Welcome
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). Father Dave relays heart-warming stories and poignant readings to make an impacting point here on Christmas Day. (Preached…
read moreAdvent Like A Surprise Party
Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent. Father Dave compares the excitement of a surprise birthday party to the patient joy of Advent. (Preached on Wednesday,…
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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 moreYa Just Gotta Say It
Monday of the Third Week of Advent. Jesus reminds us to stop worrying all the time about how people are going to react to our…
read moreWhy We Are Joyful
Gaudete Sunday. Father Dave explains why it is we are so joyful on this Gaudete Sunday…besides the obvious reason of course. (Preached on Sunday, December…
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