5 Psalms for When You’re Sick
For many of us, as we move through January, our thoughts turn to getting healthy by watching what we eat and hitting the gym. But…
read moreHow Singing Your Prayers Can Transform Your Time With God
Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! – Psalm 98 One weekend when my family was away, I…
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Four Tips for Keeping Your Semester Holy
I’m a college English professor with two children, ages 6 and 8. As a new school semester begins for our family, new routines automatically emerge.…
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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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Praying for Presence: How the Examen Helps Me Focus
When I was a kid, there were nights at the dinner table when my dad would get quiet and start staring off into the distance.…
read moreRunning the Path of Faith: What I Learned From Incorporating Spirituality into My Exercise Routine
What would happen if you prayed and exercised at the same time?  Admittedly, the mind-body-spirit connection is certainly not a novel idea. Balancing this trifecta…
read moreThe Book of Wisdom’s Best Advice for Spiritual Renewal This Year
Many of the New Year’s Resolutions people make, like decreasing screen time, losing weight, or quitting smoking, really can be simplified to the principle of…
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