Remember When You First Felt Love?
God works in mysterious ways. We all know that. So why should I have been surprised when a memory suddenly inserted itself into my brain…
read moreThomas and the “Curse of the Blitz”
You know the feeling — a meeting is held but for some reason you missed the invitation. You find out late about a concert and…
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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 moreAlways a Bridesmaid
Dear Michele, I’m having a difficult time since two of my good friends got engaged recently. Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy for them, but…
read moreThe Spirituality of Surprise
In the weeks leading up to the election of Pope Francis, debates about various papal candidates dominated the press and, if you’re like me, the conversation at home. And whether Catholics consulted with their parish priest or with Paddy Power, it is likely that many had in mind a shortlist of probable popes — and were rooting for a favorite or two.
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