LOUIS — DAY 45: How I Failed Lent 2014 (and What I Learned From It)
I know the title sounds ominous, but it’s true: in my opinion, I definitely didn’t live up to my own expectations and goals this Lent.…
read moreCHRISTINA — DAY 44: Signing off!
Well, I did it. In just a few days, I’ll be breaking my Lenten Facebook fast. To be honest, I have mixed feelings about this…
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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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Understanding Christian Hope for a New School Year
Every new school year brings its own set of expectations for the future. I have a privileged position to reflect on this reality, as I…
read moreBRIAN — DAY 44: Morning
For all of Lent, I wanted to rise early and meditate before going to work. And for all of Lent, I failed. The idea sounds…
read moreBARBARA — DAY 44: For the Love of Peeps
I have been dying to write this post. Over the past month or so, you’ve probably noticed an abundance of Easter candy on store shelves…
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