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St. Francis of Assisi: Living Simply, Simply Living

Lucretia Mott: Love In Action

Country: United States
Born: January 3, 1793
Died: November 11, 1880
Religion: Quaker
An influential abolitionist and suffragist, Lucretia Mott spoke out at a time when she was forbidden to do so, inspiring generations of leaders through her commitment and love demonstrated in action.


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Isaac Hecker: Living by the Holy Spirit

Country: United States
Born: December 18, 1819
Died: December 22, 1888
Religion: Roman Catholic
Isaac Thomas Hecker was a 19th century writer, mystic, theologian and priest who saw a perfect spiritual combination in the Catholic focus on community and the American focus on individuality.

 

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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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Catholic Social Teaching

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.

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