Why Is Valentine’s Day a Big Deal?
Question: So what’s up with Valentine’s Day? I’ve been dating my girlfriend for two years, and she wants me to go all out with gifts…
read morePost-Cana: Ways to Foster a Meaningful Marriage
It was another Saturday night in our house: The kids were asleep, the dog had been fed, the dishes were done. Finally, it was just…
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The Season of Engagement: Building a Foundation of Faith for Your Marriage
On March 28, 2016, as we walked along a secluded hiking trail (like we did on our very first date), my best friend, Jesse, got…
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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 Everyday 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 moreCelebrating with Joy: The Ways We Connect with the Meaning of Christmas
Between Advent and all of the preparations for Christmas, December becomes one of the busiest months of the year, especially for a parish staff. Some…
read moreCan’t Force the Feeling: How Letting Go of Expectations Helped Me Enjoy Christmas
It hits me at odd times throughout the year, in small, fleeing sparks: that feeling of perfect warmth and wonder that embodies Christmastime. Perhaps it’s…
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