Growing Up Potter
I have J.K. Rowling to thank for much of my literary upbringing. Without the Harry Potter series, I am not sure that I would have…
read moreMy Double Life
I never really knew what the word Catholic meant until I went to Stanford. In my previous Catholic school life it was never a label,…
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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 moreThe Best Part
A friend told me she’d given up negative thinking for Lent this year. “How hard could that be?” I thought. “Way easier than giving up…
read moreRecession-Proof Summer Fun
Get in Touch with Nature: Go for a hike It doesn’t matter if you live near the mountains — going for a hike, or a…
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