Chastity, Poverty, and Obedience in Marriage?!
Before meeting Sarah the three vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience ruled my life as a Jesuit. Each vow held a sacred significance for religious…
read moreThe Spiritual Glue in Our Relationship
I know without a doubt that my love language is quality time. I ache for good conversation, for people and spaces that allow me to…
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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 moreWhy Knowing Your Love Language Will Change Your Relationship
In my past romantic relationships, it was often a struggle to figure out how best to show my partner love. Was it paying for dinners…
read moreMake Valentine’s Day Your Own
To be honest, I was never a big fan of Valentine’s Day; and not because it served as “Singles Awareness Day” for me, but because…
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