About Mary Ann Steutermann

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Mary Ann Steutermann is a career educator with a B.A. in English, an M.Ed. in Secondary Education, an M.A. in School Administration and over 20 years experience as a Catholic high school teacher, administrator, and campus minister. She also teaches ESL Writing virtually to students in China and is a freelance writer. As a cradle Catholic, she respects Church tradition -- its teachings and rituals. But she also insists that to be meaningful, religious faith must make sense in the modern world of mortgage-backed securities and medical marijuana, The Bachelor and the Big Bang, a Lexus and Alexa. This column is a place to explore Catholic thought and practice in real-life, contemporary society. Mary Ann loves Cher and the Packers, great books and movies, sleeping in on Saturdays, and a glass of Chardonnay on the desk at dusk. She has a husband of 28 years, a son in college, and a dog that sheds way too much.

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Saying Goodbye

The gospel readings from Easter to the Ascension depict Jesus saying goodbye... read more

Gospel Reflection: Org Charts and Confirmation Smarts

The gospel for the Sixth Sunday of Easter provides confirmation of the... read more

Prayer: The Complicated Dance of Longing and Language

May the 4th might be the most interesting non-holiday holiday on the... read more

Gospel Reflection: The GOAT on the Gate

The fourth Sunday in Easter opens the door to what it means... read more

What is Spiritual Malnutrition and How Do We...

Jesus said that those who "hunger and thirst for righteousness" are blessed... read more

Gospel Reflection: John 3:16

Today's gospel readings culminate in what may be the most frequently quoted... read more

Gospel Reflection: Why I Love Doubting Thomas

Poor "Doubting Thomas." The focal point of today's gospel reading, he's usually... read more

Easter Sunday: The Last Installment in the Limitations...

Holy Week has led to this day: Easter Sunday. Perhaps taking a... read more

Good Friday: Part 6 in the Limitations of...

Good Friday is far more about life than death. Three often overlooked... read more

Holy Thursday: Part 5 of the Language of...

The gospel reading for Holy Thursday points to the heart of the... read more

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