Playing the Villain
I was the villain at Mass this Sunday. I got there too early and there weren’t enough readers and suddenly I found myself taking part…
read moreI’m Not Skipping Holy Week
As we enter into Holy Week (already?!) I must say that my mental and spiritual awareness skills have grown significantly. I’ve gotten better with it.…
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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 moreOpossum Prayers: Why Uncommon Prayer Is Necessary Prayer
I’m a little leery of prayer books. Sometimes they seem to take on a holier-than-thou attitude that can rub some people the wrong way. By…
read moreA Well-Timed Reminder
I’m really, really great at worrying. It’s actually one of the things that I do the best. On any given day, my worries range from…
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