Can We Spend the Night Together?
Question: I know the Church’s views on cohabitation and premarital sex, and I agree with those. But how does the Church feel about spending the…
read moreWedding Bells and Church Bells
We thought we were just checking the box of official requirements for a Catholic wedding ceremony. And looking around the room at the 52 other…
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Renewing the Spirit: A Catholic Guide to Overcoming Career Burnout
As the holiday season draws nearer, so do my responsibilities as a mother and college professor. Meeting work deadlines, traveling for business, attending committee meetings,…
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Community Service: How You Can Act on Catholic Social Teaching Every Day
During my many years of volunteer service (primarily in hunger relief organizations), I’ve witnessed a frustrating phenomenon. While people (admirably) tend to focus on opportunities…
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Bless Us, Oh Lord, for These Thy Gifts: The Holiness of Mealtimes
A few years ago, I was asked to sit on an alumnae panel at my high school to talk about life in college and beyond.…
read more5 Questions To Answer Before Dating Long Distance
I’m going to be starting a new job several states away, and I’m wondering if I should try to continue to date my girlfriend? We’ve…
read moreAlways a Bridesmaid
Dear Michele, I’m having a difficult time since two of my good friends got engaged recently. Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy for them, but…
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