Is being gay a sin?
Of course not! Both the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the U.S. Catholic Bishops recognize that sexual orientation is not a choice and is…
read moreShould I give money to a homeless person on the street if I don’t know what he’s going to use the money for?
Deciding how to respond to a panhandler is one of the challenging aspects of urban life. He could use your spare change to feed his…
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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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WATCH: Holy Week in Three Minutes
In a BRAND NEW version of our classic video, Busted Halo explains the significance of the final week we spend preparing for Easter.
read moreWhat is the Church’s view on stem cell research?
The Church is strongly in favor of stem cell research. Indeed, it has funded and even led conferences in attempts to find medical solutions via…
read moreWhy does Jesus ask Peter, “Do you love me?” three times?
Jesus did not ask Peter this question three times because he was hard of hearing or slow to comprehend Peter’s answers. Watch the video to…
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