Waste Not, Want Not: Catholic Social Teaching and Reducing Food Waste
“Pass those plates down to the food disposal,” Grandpa would inevitably boom at the end of each meal, scraping sandwich crusts and half-eaten bowls of…
read moreHow Do You Overcome Doubts?
Question: How do you overcome doubts? After attending college again, and being surrounded by atheists (with good arguments), how do you deal with doubts? I…
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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 more4 Lessons Jesus Taught Me About Finding Balance
It was a typical morning drive to my kids’ school—rushed, in an effort to beat the bell. As I neared the school, I leaned on…
read moreNo Mere Greeting: The Hidden Meaning of the Hail Mary
One thing that makes the rosary one of my favorite devotions is that it is essentially a scriptural prayer. This is true in two ways:…
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