Why Spiritual Direction Is Good for My Soul
I vividly remember standing in line for Confession on a Saturday afternoon nervously fidgeting in the pew, my mind divided between praying a decade of…
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A Fresh Take on Obedience
Anyone who has planned a wedding knows that the process involves making many decisions. Indoor or outdoor reception? White or colored linens? DJ or band?…
How to Plan a Personal Spiritual Retreat
I started taking personal retreats at Benedictine monasteries when I was a student at a Protestant seminary in Portland, Oregon. I was curious about Catholicism,…
5 Ways to Keep the Faith When You’re Unemployed
I accepted an internship with the hopes that it would turn into a full-time job. In March, I discovered it wouldn’t, so I started the…