Christmas Time, Anytime
The liturgical season can often seem out of sync with the rest of popular society. With insane hurricanes and contentious political theater unraveling across the…
read moreThe liturgical season can often seem out of sync with the rest of popular society. With insane hurricanes and contentious political theater unraveling across the…
read moreSince becoming Catholic, I must confess that I look forward to November — the month when we commemorate the dead. It’s a time to remember those who have gone before us and upon whose shoulders we now stand. It is a month when we give thanks for the legacies of our departed wisdom figures and reconcile ourselves to our fallen adversaries. We lament perished innocents, lost victims, and slain heroes who remind us of life’s challenges that we still must face.
read moreAs 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 moreDuring 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 moreA 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 moreThanks to everyone for your entries into #Haloween2012 — the Busted Halo-ween Costume Contest! Here are the contest winners: You can see more entries on…
read moreVoting is important. And when elections roll around, there’s always a lot for voters to consider. Different issues are important to different people. However, the…
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