Running in the Rain
I lay in bed listening to the rain. The brook outside my bedroom door, normally babbling, was now a loud roar. I remember when weather like…
read moreNever Say Never
When I told friends I was going to walk the Camino to Santiago, they would ask, “Is it like the AT?” “No — I could…
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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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WATCH: Holy Week in Three Minutes
In a BRAND NEW version of our classic video, Busted Halo explains the significance of the final week we spend preparing for Easter.
read more“Help? Yes, Please.”
I swung my legs off the top bunk, but as soon as I put weight on my left foot to climb down the ladder, a…
read moreDecisions, Decisions
As a Resident Assistant at the University of Scranton, one of my jobs was to promote activities being held in our building. This usually involved…
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