A friend’s son died tragically. I asked my friend, a “devout atheist,” if she would mind if I prayed for her and…
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3 Things Teenagers Taught Me This Year About God
Last Sunday we met Joseph, the toddler whose simple faith inspires the grown-ups around him. This week it’s teenagers—yes, teenagers, who inspired…
Strolling Through a Psalm
Did you know you’re a theologian? A theologian uncovers deeper meaning in timeless truths of faith. So we’re all “small-t” theologians when…
Quick (and Easy) Way to Help the Whole World
Any prayer or virtuous action is a way to help the whole world. But St. Catherine of Siena’s prayer packs an extra…
Another Great Reason to Pray
Why do we pray? There are lots of reasons: to unburden our hearts, listen to God for guidance, ask for a particular…
In Praise of Brake Lights
In Alaska, they say that if you’re not the lead sled dog, the view’s always the same. Commuters often feel that way,…
The Soul’s Light
When I start feeling squirrely or dissatisfied, I know it’s because I haven’t prayed enough. Prayer is one of the three pillars…
Summer Mini-Retreat in January
It’s been a while since you and I went on a mini-retreat to enjoy bright flowers, sun glinting through the trees, and…
Upside of Temptation
It’s time to think about New Year’s resolutions. I find that the more regularly I go to Confession, the fewer resolutions are…
End-of-Year Glance at Sin, Mercy, and Glory
The following words of St. Jude and St. Augustine bring into clear focus why we follow Christ and try every day to…
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