Every year, Eastern Christians fast for the first two weeks of August in anticipation of the…
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Empty Vessels
As a member of the class of 2020, packing up the last of my room on…
Blessed the Man Who God Reproves: Hope in The Midst of Coronavirus
Once, on a retreat at Boston College, I had the opportunity to share my faith with…
Finding Faith from Home
It hasn’t been hard to find faith in these unprecedented times. Sure, that faith is often…
Location, Location, Location
It’s amazing what the smell of a particular soap can do to you if you have…
Catholic Obligations
With Lent coming up, I find myself reminded of the many delightful, though disciplining, Christian obligations.…
Reflections from Last Year’s Lenten Season
Walking across the plaza, I am confronted by the crowds. Some are clustered in front of…
Working at God’s Pace
Ours is a culture built on speed: we Americans love our fast cars, fast internet, and…
The Gift of Empathy
In my own experience of life as well as in my coursework in mental health, I…
On The Rule of Faith and Tradition
The early Christians highlighted two sources of authority when arguing against heretical movements. Scripture was obviously…