From 2005 to 2009, NPR invited people from all walks of life to submit short essays about the core beliefs … More
Tag: Christianity
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
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
A Vision of Christian Community: Thoughts on The Robe
If you love a well written story about the powerful transformation that comes from following Jesus’ teachings, read the The … More
The Difficulty of Being Catholic
A few weeks ago, I read for the first time the 1945 classic British novel Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh. … More
Going on a Retreat
When I told people I know that I was going with one of my dear friends on a 5-day silent … More
Faith and Reason 