Forever 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…
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A Grand Entrance: What the Ascension Is Really About
Between the glory of the Resurrection and the fire of Pentecost is an often-overlooked event in the life of Christ and the Church. Forty days…
Making Space for Grace: Finding Time for Prayer at Work
Are you busy all the time but never feel accomplished? Does your busyness get in the way of your relationship with Christ? Do you feel…
3 Bible Verses to Help Deal With Stress at Work
After answering the same math question for the sixth time in five minutes, asking John twice to sit down, Kimmy to put her phone away,…
Praying for Presence: How the Examen Helps Me Focus
When I was a kid, there were nights at the dinner table when my dad would get quiet and start staring off into the distance.…
Understanding Christian Hope for a New School Year
Every new school year brings its own set of expectations for the future. I have a privileged position to reflect on this reality, as I…
5 Proverbs to Make You a Better Employee
The book of Proverbs may have been written centuries ago for an agrarian Middle Eastern society, but its wisdom isn’t bound by the confines of…
Lessons From Saint Benedict: Creating Community in the Classroom
The first day of school can be scary, and it’s especially scary when you’re the teacher. The first time I stood in front of a…
Our Lady of the Assumption: Her Importance and Influence in Everyday Life
One day, I asked students at the school where I work, “What’s the name of our school?” They responded in chorus with the expected exuberance of…
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,…
