Single for the Holidays

Question: I really thought by the time the holidays came that I would be in a relationship. I want to be joyous and celebrate the…

Hey G-d, call me.

Growing up, I used to talk to G-d all the time. I had these long conversations with Him at night. Looking back it was probably…

Finding God in All Things

If you were able to conduct a free association exercise among Catholics, the term “Jesuit” would most likely evoke responses like “educators,” “intelligent,” “worldly” and…

U2’s Class Act

I clutched the barricade in front of me with all my strength, afraid to lose my prime spot as the crowd pushed from behind. Feet…

Women and Religion

Women and their relationships: it’s the stuff to which movies, best-selling books and magazines devote lots of attention.  Whether it’s with their mate, their children,…

Degrees of Separation

Coming to the University of California at Santa Barbara was a very significant decision in my life. As I prepare to leave, I draw parallels…