Understanding and Celebrating the Feast of the Assumption
What the heck is the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into Heaven, you ask? The Assumption (August 15) refers to the Blessed…
read moreWhy Does Mary Have So Many Feast Days and Different Names?
Feast days (and solemnities and memorials) are days in the liturgical calendar when the Church highlights and honors an aspect of the Lord, of Mary,…
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Why 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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How Do I Invite Coworkers to Think About 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.
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How to Read Like the Saints
In my early adult years, I enjoyed hanging out at big-box bookstores, sipping on a cup of coffee while flipping through the pages of some…
read moreLessons from the Night Sky
New York City isn’t known for its stars (of the celestial variety, at least). It may be one of the world’s greatest cities — boasting…
read moreWhat Verses in the New Testament Are Aramaic?
Question: I know the New Testament was written in Greek. However I’ve been told that there are a few verses from Jesus in Aramaic. Are…
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