Distinctly Catholic: How I Incorporate Sacramentals Into My Home Today
When I was a 4-year-old in 1969, I would stay with Mrs. Stack, an elderly neighbor, on weekdays after pre-school. Mrs. Stack’s house was a…
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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How I’m Overcoming Judginess in a Divided World
I feel the anger rising as I scroll. “She is so ignorant.” “I can’t believe he actually thinks that.” “What is wrong with her?” The…
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Ordinary Time, Extraordinary Possibilities
If I was to ask anyone at my school what season of the year it is, I’d hear the same loud, joyful response: “It’s summer!”…
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25 Great Things You Can Do for Lent
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the 40 days of preparation for the Easter season when Christians are called to deepen their spiritual lives…
read moreRunning the Path of Faith: What I Learned From Incorporating Spirituality into My Exercise Routine
What would happen if you prayed and exercised at the same time? Admittedly, the mind-body-spirit connection is certainly not a novel idea. Balancing this trifecta…
read moreThis New Year, Try a Spiritual Diet
In March of 2020, when the pandemic fully hit New York City, I couldn’t sleep well for weeks. I was constantly worried about the state…
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