Becoming Happy
We’re now in the Jewish month of Adar. It’s the month of the holiday called Purim, where the Jewish people were persecuted by King Achashveirosh…
read moreWhat Girls Meet G-d Taught Me
It’s hard to believe nearly 18 months ago Monica, Farrah and I moved to Brooklyn. Remembering the fun times, it seems to have blown by.…
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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 moreThe Power of Prayer
Full disclosure: I never thought much about prayer before Farrah, Monica and I started this blog. Praying wasn’t something I did on a daily basis…
read moreFinding Time for Church
Earlier this month, I wrote about one of my resolutions to go to church every Sunday. After doing some research I was surprised to learn…
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