The “Hanukkah Happening”
Fifth Day of Hanukkah Sunday morning, 9 a.m.: I awake to a knock on my door. “I have some bad news, Carolyn.” It was my…
read moreRenewing 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,…
read moreCommunity 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…
read moreWATCH: 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 moreMusings on Menorahs
Second Night/Third Morning of Hanukkah On the third day of Hanukkah, my housemate gave to me… a Menorah that she got for free! Okay, that…
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