How do Catholics Elect the Pope?
As we continue to mourn the passing of Pope Francis, we know that many Catholics are wondering what comes next. Check out our Busted Halo…
read moreCelebrating the Life and Legacy of Pope Francis
Busted Halo joins with all of those around the world who are mourning the death of the Holy Father Pope Francis. Pope Francis was elected…
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Consolation, Desolation, and Hope: Learning From Christ’s Passion
My good friend and Jesuit priest Fr. Kevin Spinale emailed me on Mardi Gras to check in on how I was doing: “Pax. I hope…
read moreBeyond Fasting: Embracing Lent Through Radical Service
Lent is a significant period in the Christian calendar, observed as a time of preparation leading up to Easter, the celebration of Jesus Christ’s resurrection.…
read moreThe Seven Sundays Devotion: Drawing Closer to St. Joseph
“Tell me again about that time when you…” As a kid, I asked my parents this question all the time. As a father, my own…
read moreRethinking Lent: Shifting Focus From ‘Giving Up’ to ‘Giving To’
If you want to have a life-changing Lent this year, switch your focus from giving up something to giving to someone. As Catholics, we are…
read moreYou Are Loved: 6 Bible Verses for Single People
Before I became a full-time writer, I was an auditor. As part of my job, I often had to travel alone, sometimes to remote locations.…
read moreStruggling With Envy? Two Remedies for the Second Deadly Sin
Most Catholics can name the seven deadly sins: pride, envy, wrath, sloth, avarice, gluttony, and lust. But do we really know them? More importantly, do…
read moreLiving in Deep Prayer: Meeting the Real St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) is one of the most well-known saints, but also one of the most misunderstood. In my experience teaching high school theology, students…
read moreThe Book of Wisdom’s Best Advice for Spiritual Renewal This Year
Many of the New Year’s Resolutions people make, like decreasing screen time, losing weight, or quitting smoking, really can be simplified to the principle of…
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