Faithful Departed: Joan Rivers
For a long time, Joan Rivers made me uncomfortable. As a generally polite, social rule-abider who tends to be overly concerned about what others think,…
read moreFaithful Departed: Oscar de la Renta
“The qualities I most admire in women are confidence and kindness.” These words from Oscar de la Renta are the words of a man who…
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Why I’m Staying Catholic in the Face of the Clergy Abuse Scandal
As the director of campus ministry in a Catholic high school, I’ve gotten a lot of questions about the clergy abuse scandal. Most all of…
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Why I Keep Volunteering With a Ministry That’s Going Through a Rough Patch
When my husband and I converted from Evangelical Protestantism to Catholicism nine years ago, I knew it was God’s voice calling us, and I wanted…
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How Do I Invite Coworkers to Think About Social Justice Issues?
There are a bunch of possibilities here. Most importantly, lead by example and speak up about the issues that are important to you when you can.
read moreFaithful Departed: James Foley
It is a story we have heard many times before. Someone is brutally killed and paradoxically lives on as a symbol of hope. It is…
read moreFaithful Departed: Robin Williams and Philip Seymour Hoffman
It’s never the moments we expect that stay with us; it’s never the things we plan for that leave the indelible impressions. It’s not receiving…
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