In the Desert: Coping With Grief During Lent
Each year as Lent approaches, I spend time thinking about what I should do for the season. Should I give something up? If so, what…
read moreThis Lent Is a Forced Time Out
I finally made it outside for a much-needed run. It was good for my soul. The world looks the same as it always has. Yet…
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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 moreConfessions of Someone Who Struggles With Confession
Like many Catholics, I have my share of doubts and disagreements regarding some aspects of Church teaching. I include on my list of unorthodox uncertainties…
read moreA Lent Check-In: Remember You Are Enough
If you are like me, you are running out of some of the steam and fervor for Lent. You approached Ash Wednesday with gusto and…
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