Faith and College Ball
Half the fun of the World’s Fair is the train ride getting there. My dad frequently mutters this spiffy mantra to himself, having been in…
read moreOf Gods and Men
The first images of the monks’ daily lives in Of Gods and Men are peaceful ones: They tend to gardens, pour jars of golden honey,…
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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 moreDon’t Forget the Little Films
Murder, sex, war, love and prayer. The subject matters of five short films you’ll catch glimpses of if you’re tuning in to the Oscars this…
read moreWhen Cinema Becomes Sport
There is something remarkably innocent and pure about the Academy Awards which draws people back in front of their TV screens year after year —…
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