Faithful Departed: Robin Williams and Philip Seymour Hoffman
It’s never the moments we expect that stay with us; it’s never the things we plan for that leave the indelible impressions. It’s not receiving…
read moreHave Yourself a Holy Little Advent: A Convert’s Guide to the Season
Originally published December 2, 2013 Having emerged from your tryptophan-induced stupor, you awoke on Friday to the triumphant proclamation that it is Christmas. The TV…
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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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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.
read moreDecember 2014 Wallpaper
The days are getting colder, the nights darker; the month of waiting is upon us. December is here which means Advent has begun and we…
read more#428 How do I honor my father and mother AND forgive them for past hurts?
The 10 Commandments tell us to honor our father and mother, but what does that mean in today’s world? How can we do that if…
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