Christmas Music Musings: Why Performing ‘O Holy Night’ Is so Powerful
As a singer, I realize the natural bias that comes with the following statements: Music is the universal language crossing all lines of ethnicity, economic…
read moreBiking and Praying: How a 7-Day Ride Reenergized My Faith
With a reassuring smile, the priest told us, “If you are uncomfortable leaving your bike outside, you can take it inside and leave it in…
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Noisy Children at Mass Are Part of Our Catholic Community
I once sat behind an older man who was angry because our then-3-year-old was talking in church. The man spent the entire Mass huffing and…
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The Magis: An Ignatian Antidote for Burnout
This summer, I finally got around to cleaning up the tall bookshelf in my office overflowing with books and binders. I soon came across a…
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Catholic Social Teaching in Action: How to Follow in the Footsteps of Holy Men and Women
Often referred to as “the best-kept secret of the Church,” Catholic Social Teaching is central to our Christian faith, representing as it does our collective…
read moreBusted Halo Wins 4 Awards from the Catholic Press Association
Busted Halo received four awards at the Catholic Press Association’s annual Catholic Media Conference, recognizing its digital expertise in the areas of web design, video,…
read moreThe Season of Engagement: Building a Foundation of Faith for Your Marriage
On March 28, 2016, as we walked along a secluded hiking trail (like we did on our very first date), my best friend, Jesse, got…
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