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How To Lose to Win
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is always radically counter-cultural, and today’s Gospel is no exception. “For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life...
Penance for a Broken Heart
"Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the LORD, your...
His Open Doors
Two years ago, my husband and I moved ourselves and our two young boys into a small apartment with high hopes. During the next six months, those high hopes came...
Trying and Trying Again to Believe I'm Lovable
He sighed from the depth of his spirit and said, "Why does this generation seek a sign? Amen, I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation."...
From Cradle to Glory
This is a strange year for Catholics. This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, the start of the Holy Lenten season. It is also Saint Valentine’s feast day, and although quite secularized...
The Challenge of Balance
Ash Wednesday is approaching. It is a day of unity for many Catholics as we proudly bear our smudged cross throughout the day. We fast, and we shift our mindset...
Bad Secret-Keepers of the World, Unite
I’ve always been bad at keeping secrets. I pretty much never have them, myself, and keeping the secrets of others requires effort and mindfulness. Knowing something that I’m not supposed...
Time for a Spiritual Reboot
Today’s First Reading is sorrowful and yet I can’t stop thinking about it. We read, “King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.” (1 Kings...
Heart Check
Yikes. The end of that Gospel really packs a punch, doesn’t it? Brace yourself, I want to take another look: “From within the man, from his heart, come evil thoughts,...
How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place?
Last month, in an effort to spruce up my home for the new year, I joined a list to receive a daily housecleaning task e-mail. As I dutifully vacuumed out...
Fighting False Humility
I don’t know about you, but when I read today's Gospel (Mark 6:53-56), I’m amazed by the faith of the people in the crowd. As soon as they see Jesus,...
For the Sake of the Gospel
“I hate writing; what am I going to ever write in my life?” sounded the groans at the start of second semester in my house. I can relate to my...
