Sister Thea Bowman: Living Joyfully
Country: United States
Born: December 29, 1937
Died: March 30, 1990
Religion: Roman Catholic, Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
Born: December 29, 1937
Died: March 30, 1990
Religion: Roman Catholic, Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
Sister Thea Bowman was an esteemed educator, talented singer, gifted leader, powerful preacher, and a passionate bridge-builder across racial divides within the Christian community.
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John Wesley: Balancing Physical and Spiritual Health
Country: England
Born: June 17, 1703
Died: March 2, 1791
Religion: Methodist
Born: June 17, 1703
Died: March 2, 1791
Religion: Methodist
John Wesley was an Anglican minister and founder of the Methodist Movement. Wesley emphasized the need for faith to be focused on both personal piety and social justice; he believed there was “no holiness, but social holiness” and that our faith could not be lived in isolation.
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 moreSaint Hildegard of Bingen: Newest Doctor of the Church
Beloved by both Pope Benedict XVI and feminist theologians, found in the lists of both Catholic saints and New Age heroes, Hildegard of Bingen transcends categories.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer: God is Good (All the Time)
Country: Germany
Born: February 4, 1906
Died: April 9, 1945
Religion: Lutheran
Born: February 4, 1906
Died: April 9, 1945
Religion: Lutheran
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, German Lutheran pastor and theologian, was outspoken in opposition to the Nazi regime and its practice of genocide. He was arrested for crimes of sedition and executed at Flossenbürg concentration camp.