In the last week, I’ve encountered the same idea expressed in different ways by three different people, and these coincidences … More
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Good People Doing Something
In a 1961 speech, President John F. Kennedy stated, “As the great parliamentarian Edmund Burke said, ‘The only thing necessary … More
This I Believe
From 2005 to 2009, NPR invited people from all walks of life to submit short essays about the core beliefs … More
Jesus the Warrior
We all love an exciting “Good conquers Evil” story, don’t we? The Star Wars saga, the Lord of the Rings … More
He Who is Life Itself
We live in a society whose spiritual life is dominated by Protestantism. According to a 2014 survey, 46.5% of the … More
When It’s Over
In an earlier posting entitled “Silence,” I lamented the constant barrage of stimuli in contemporary culture, which makes it difficult … More
Dear Young American Women,
I’ve been reading reports that you’re feeling adrift, alone, joyless, dissatisfied, insecure, depressed*, meaningless, and/or empty. You’re doing everything you’re … More
Touring the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
Back in May, I took my husband to St. Augustine, Florida, for his first visit. This city is one of … More
Lord of the Rings: A Catholic Fairy Tale
I watched The Lord of the Rings trilogy of films with my son over two days of our Christmas break. … More
Things
The world is too much with us; late and soon, Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers;— Little … More