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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Catholic Mass Isn’t What I Thought It’d Be — It’s So Much More
I left Mass in tears again. You would think that after attending Catholic Mass for four years now I would get the hang of it.…
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Finding Romance in the Simple Moments of Life
Sharing a home-cooked meal and cleaning up the kitchen afterward aren’t Hollywood’s ideas of a winning Rom-Com, but I’ve found that those genuine moments nurture…
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How to Be a Blessing in an Overwhelming World
Sometimes, when I feel overwhelmed by the problems of the world, a question floats into my mind. It’s a question asked by the wonderful singer…
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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