Charity Morality
Ever wondered why, after you give a small gift to a charity, you get a request for another gift almost immediately? Or how all these…
read moreOrganization Kids Nine Years Later
In the buzz around Elena Kagan’s nomination to the Supreme Court last year, New York Times columnist David Brooks likened her to the Organization Kids…
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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 moreDeclining Morality?
Out recently from Gallup: Americans are three times more likely to describe the current state of moral values in the United States as “poor” than…
read moreCan Delay Be a Virtue?
How much does this statement describe you? “I usually make decisions as soon as possible.” Is that extremely or moderately characteristic of your behavior? Or…
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