Is Watching Mass on TV or on My Phone Just as Good as Going to Mass?
No. Television and internet broadcasts of Mass are useful for the sick or those unable to get to Mass because of some other infirmity. If…
read moreUnderstanding 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…
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Charity, Justice, and Mass Incarceration: How Visiting the Imprisoned Changed Me
Some things didn’t surprise me during my first visit to a state correctional facility in 2011. When I got involved with Partakers, a College Behind…
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This Summer, Eat Local, Eat Fresh, Eat Outside
Summertime is by far the easiest season to prioritize your health and improve your diet. A delectable cornucopia of fresh and seasonal produce is available…
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Pope Francis’ Advice for College Students
Pope Francis has a reputation for saying surprising things. Remember when he found common ground between Christians and atheists? Then there was the time he…
read moreForever Plaid: My First Summer Job at a Catholic School Uniform Store
Whenever I’m in the thick of summer, I can’t help but think of the first summer job I ever had. Too young for the hostessing…
read moreHow Can I Serve the Church and Avoid Being a ‘Little Old Church Lady’?
What is the best way for a young adult to get involved in ministry without becoming one of the “little old church ladies”? I work…
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