Why I Say Allahu Akbar
This evening, as I left an Amman café after sharing a croissant with an old friend, I was greeted simultaneously by the echoes of the…
read moreSyria: Gone From the Headlines, Still on Our Minds
The headlines at the top of the NYTimes.com website today were all about Washington. I noticed one story buried on the page about Syria, 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 more Start the New Year With Mary
The whole holiday season, my sons (4-year-old twins and a 6-year-old) were excited not only about Christmas gifts, but also about sharing all their newfound…
read moreHoly Ghost Burger
Who doesn’t like a good burger? Well — that depends on who you ask and in this case, what the toppings are. A Chicago restaurant…
read moreA Facebooked Faith
I don’t usually share memes. I have nothing against memes. I just don’t want to be that person: the one who shares nearly every meme;…
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