7 Ways to Stay Merry This Christmas
Preparations for Christmas can feel overwhelming, using up our time, energy, and money. With lengthy shopping lists and a marathon of cooking and cleaning to…
read moreFood for Thought: How I’m Approaching Thanksgiving Differently This Year
Like virtually every American, I learned the traditional image of “The First Thanksgiving” when I was a child. I remember making pilgrim hats out of…
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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…
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What is the prayer of absolution?
This is the prayer that is offered by the priest during confession also known as the sacrament of reconciliation or penance. After one confesses their…
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Where to Cast the Net: Seeking God in Unemployment
Simon must have been exhausted. He had been fishing all night and caught nothing. He was a fisherman, so this wasn’t just how he fed…
read moreRenewing the Spirit: A Catholic Guide to Overcoming Career Burnout
As the holiday season draws nearer, so do my responsibilities as a mother and college professor. Meeting work deadlines, traveling for business, attending committee meetings,…
read moreHow Prayer Cards Help Me Honor the Holy Souls That Have Gone Before Me
A few years ago, some bedroom repair work forced me to move piles of stuff around. As I was rearranging the room, I happened to…
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