No Perfect Homily
I feel sorry for priests. Every Sunday they are required to get up in front of a crowd and preach, whether they’re good at it…
read moreAdoration of the… Um… Er
When I came into the Catholic Church ten years ago, there were a number of things I was a bit unclear about, including: the Pope,…
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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 moreChristmasopoly: A journey through all the days of the Christmas season
Merry Christmas from Busted Halo®! A lot of people think Christmas only lasts one day, or worse yet, that December 25 ends the Christmas season.…
read moreRe: Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus
As the viral video “Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus,” by Jefferson Bethke, approaches 18 million views, I will add my response into the…
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