Resolution Reset: Why February is the Perfect Time to Recommit to Spiritual Goals
By the time February rolls around, I’ve either forgotten about the resolutions I made at the beginning of the year, or gave up on them…
read moreMommy-Shaming and Forgiveness: What I Learned From My Children’s Playgroup
Throughout my life, I’ve relied on hard work to overcome whatever challenges came my way. So, when I became a stay-at-home mom, I stuck to…
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Noisy Children at Mass Are Part of Our Catholic Community
I once sat behind an older man who was angry because our then-3-year-old was talking in church. The man spent the entire Mass huffing and…
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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 moreLessons From the Midwinter Blues
Lonely blue jays and cardinals mark the days of midwinter, spreading color sparingly with their fretted flights above browned lawns and bare, grey trees. Even…
read moreReturning and Relearning: Clearing Up My Misconceptions About the Catholic Faith
For those of you who don’t know me, I once knew less about Catholicism than a dishtowel does. I had no interest in actually learning…
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