Seeking Understanding: The Gifts of Having a Questioning Faith
How does a tractor work? Why is a fork called a fork? Where do lightning bugs go in the daytime? How many teeth does a mouse…
read moreThe ‘Mass’ Exodus
As someone who grew up mostly outside of faith and church, the Bible is not something I’ve studied a lot of—and by “not something I’ve…
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Weeds and Wheat: Getting Rid of What We Don’t Need
I recently went on a four-day silent retreat at a local abbey. My friend made me promise her that I would sing “Climb Every Mountain”…
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I Was Arrested for a Cause I Believe In: 4 Reasons Why Social Action Matters
I took a deep breath and dialed her number. “Mom,” I said timidly, “I just wanted to let you know I got out.” “Out of…
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10 Years Strong: How We Built Our Marriage on a Foundation of Prayer
A couple of years before meeting my wife, I started praying a prayer about her and about preparing both of us for marriage. I prayed…
read moreDon’t Be a Pew Potato! 10 Tips to Build Community at Church
Throughout its 2,000 year history, the Catholic Church has gained a reputation for the many incredible structures it has built—cathedrals, universities, and hospitals, to name…
read moreWhy I’m Staying Catholic in the Face of the Clergy Abuse Scandal
As the director of campus ministry in a Catholic high school, I’ve gotten a lot of questions about the clergy abuse scandal. Most all of…
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