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Boiling eggs, a new teakettle, a Garmin for Jesus, and more (7 Quick Takes)
Every year when I take out the eggs for Easter I google “how to boil eggs.”
Memory, identity and patriotism
National identity is a precious thing, but it can only lead to a true civic patriotism if it deals with history honestly.
Beyond our opinions
As Holy Week and the Easter season unfold, let us embrace the One who transcends our opinions and controversies. Only his love shows us the way. Then we will find the peace the world cannot give.
Why Sister Jean and Father Rob matter
They are showing us a distinctively Catholic way of engaging with sport as an aspect of culture. This is characterized by what some have described as the Catholic “and.”
Five inspiring quotes from Sister Helen Prejean
Here are five of my favorite quotes from Sister Helen’s talk, though she has given me so much to think about this week.
Stephen Hawking and the pope/Prayer for end to terrorism?
Father Doyle fields questions about Stephen Hawking and prayers for Russia.
Uncut Diamonds: Priestly formation in an era of epochal change
When I arrived at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary as the rector three years ago, I thought I knew how to answer the question of how someone becomes a Catholic priest. I was wrong.
The Things We Do for Love, Part 3: Go on Adventures
I wasn’t there because I’m a big fan of Gravedigger (though an enormous remote control version patrols our house regularly), I was there because my boys were into monster trucks, and I’m their biggest fans.
The joy of snow days, when St. Anthony comes through, March Madness limericks, and other inspiration (7 Quick Takes)
Just when we thought winter was over, the snow arrived! And, I have to admit, I loved the surprise.
Women’s History Month: The Daughters of Charity
Women’s History Month is the perfect time to celebrate the legacies of the many congregations of women religious who pioneered health care, education and social services in the United States.