Lisbon Calling
Lisbon, as a city, is the perfect metaphor for the plight of the modern young Catholic. There is every opportunity for devotion, reflection and prayer…
read moreTwo Days in Portugal
As Hurricane Irene forces her way up the east coast towards my friends in New York City, I find myself inside a cab in sunny…
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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 moreCrowds and Chaos (WYD)
I rolled back into Madrid via bus with the Carmelite United pilgrims earlier last week. It had been six straight days of hiking, followed by…
read moreFinal Thoughts from the Camino
Solo en España On a couple of days during our walk last week, I stayed behind the group for a few hours to write a…
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