When 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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Lady Gaga’s new single, “Born This Way,” is an anthem for the different. The song offers words of encouragement for everyone on the margins of…
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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 moreNot Quite Rite
Blame it on the Jesuits. Were it not for the experiences of one of their own, whose exploits combating the possessed inspired the film The…
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In the last week, two different people have asked me if I have any interest in owning a Kindle. My answer both times was a…
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