Traversing a particularly brutal first trimester during Advent has given me pause for reflection on an all-too-common holiday malaise: sadn... Read More ...
For years I’ve worked to eliminate the madness that invades Advent in family life. And every year, by the time Christmas comes, I know I ha... Read More ...
One of the first things that struck me as a new immigrant to the US was the convincing emphasis on speaking up. Hearing phrases like “speak... Read More ...
Of all the treasures in Kendra Tierney’s book The Catholic All Year Compendium: Liturgical Living for Real Life, I keep coming back to thes... Read More ...
Jesus once said: “Amen, I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,... Read More ...
I grew up in conditions that were…shall we say, “less than ideal?” There was alcoholism, abuse, and neglect. My parents were two very broken... Read More ...
In my work as a therapist, one question I hear a lot is, “I’m struggling with anxiety (or depression)—does that mean I’m a bad Christian?” M... Read More ...
Well, it looks to me like social media may be here to stay. I thought it was just a fad but I’m now getting the impression it’s permanent.
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We are faced with many different types of decisions, big and small, throughout life. These decisions range from the best way to communicate ... Read More ...
There is something profound, powerful, phenomenal, unfathomable, mesmerizing, mysterious, and just simply amazing about music. I don’t have ... Read More ...
Suicide became real for me when I was fourteen years old: my best friend saw a man who had just moments before killed himself. The memory of... Read More ...
As Christians, we’re often (and rightly) told of the importance of spiritual development and maturity, of fostering prayer, piety and other ... Read More ...
Let me tell you the story of three women, Yvette, Sarah, and Rose. All have been impacted by the scandals plaguing the Catholic Church. All ... Read More ...
A lot of people are in shock and rightfully angry at the newest revelations of abuse within the Catholic Church and her hierarchy. The Grand... Read More ...
When I was in high school—long, long ago—I had a youth pastor who warned us that the spiritual life wouldn’t always be easy. Sometimes we wo... Read More ...
I zoomed out on Google Maps, pointing to the green mountain ranges as my children stared, wide-eyed. Click again…again…and again. I had no i... Read More ...
