Egypt 2012: The Revolution Continues
When I first arrived in Egypt as a working journalist it was June 2011 and everyone I encountered was still ecstatic about the revolution. Tahrir…
read moreHoly Mary Mother of God!
I’m not sure about you, but I’ve had a love-hate relationship with the rosary. It stems from long road trips with my very Catholic family,…
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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 moreWas Jesus a Vegetarian? (and Other Religious Questions for a Pundit in Training)
In the past two weeks of hitting the radio and TV waves almost on a daily basis promoting a new book, I have been transformed.…
read moreMissed Call
From as early as I can remember, I wanted to be a pediatrician. I had a righteous inclination that God wanted me to be the…
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