5 Creative Ways to Pray for Others
Not so long ago, my prayer time consisted of presenting a long list of requests to God. Although they were heartfelt and genuine, I gradually…
read moreComfort the Mourning: 5 Tips for Writing a Meaningful Sympathy Note
I remember sitting at the kitchen table, with tears of frustration clouding my vision, as my mom gently forbade me from getting up until I…
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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 more2020 InstaLent Photo Challenge
Need a creative way to add some spiritual reflection to your day-to-day this Lent? Our InstaLent photo challenge is back and better than ever! Join…
read moreWhy do tax collectors like Zacchaeus get such a bad rap in the Bible?
In first century Palestine where Jesus was living, tax collectors were individuals who worked for Roman administrators. They were responsible for collecting taxes to support…
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