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June 2016

June 23, 2016

WATCH: Sr. Maria Kim’s Vocation Story

“I felt such joy in my heart, and I felt Jesus ask me in that...

April 2016

April 05, 2016

Atheist Christopher Hitchens Was Wrong About Mother Teresa, Here’s Why…

Christopher Hitchens, who was one of the leading members of the New Atheism movement, once...

February 2016

February 02, 2016

Jesus and the Secret to Dealing With Difficult People

When I have struggled with learning to relate to others in the convent, I have...

January 2016

January 08, 2016

10 Most Gorgeous Paintings of Joan of Arc

It is interesting to observe the way that female Saints like Joan of Arc enthrall...

December 2015

December 01, 2015

Priests Being Awesome: The Bosco Boys

As part of my continuing, highly esteemed "Priests Being Awesome" series (see last post), I...

November 2015

November 30, 2015

Should You See “The Letters” Movie About Mother Teresa?

Three of my sisters have reviewed the new movie about Mother Teresa, which makes me...

November 13, 2015

Am I “Good Enough” to Become a Nun?

God’s love is gratuitous and unconditional. None of us are “worthy” of the kind of...

November 02, 2015

How to Gain an Indulgence on All Souls Day!

You can get an indulgence today! Learn how in this post.

October 2015

October 14, 2015

Pope Francis: A Walking Commercial for Catholicism

“I haven't been to Church in ten years, but Pope Francis is making such a...

October 12, 2015

The JP2 Inter-Faith Film Festival Is Coming to Town!

I am so glad that I am in New England for the fall weather. I...

October 02, 2015

If Your Political Leaning Causes You to Sin, Cut It Off!

Father Anthony Gerber has an excellent guest post on labels and sin: "Therefore, if your...

October 01, 2015

St. Therese, Pope Francis, and 3 Inspiring Suggestions

Pope Francis, St. Therese and three inspiring suggestions - includes a video of Cardinal Bergoglio,...

September 2015

September 22, 2015

My First Article for Aleteia.org: The Man With the Mangled Hands

Usually, my favorite pieces of writing don't receive the attention that I wish they would....

August 2015

August 12, 2015

An Out-Of-The-Way New Orleans Must-See for Catholics

If you find yourself in need of some spiritual refreshment while in New Orleans, Sr....

July 2015

July 28, 2015

Farewell Sr. Mary Gabriella

Sr. Mary Gabriella went to Pakistan as a missionary when she was a young sister....

July 27, 2015

5 Things Christians Shouldn’t Say to Atheists

I have recently been accused of being more "nice" than truthful. Perhaps you will read...

July 03, 2015

Pope Francis: 5 Strategies to Grow in Meekness

In today's world, what does the Christian call to meekness look like in our lives,...

May 2015

May 13, 2015

The Answer to All Our Bad Behaviors

Do you struggle with something that you wish you could be rid of? All of...

April 2015

April 24, 2015

10 Reasons to Embrace Holy Leisure (and Surfing)

Leisure activities in today's society, whether it be surfing or just stopping and staring, are...

April 17, 2015

THE Hipster Saint Immortalized in Film #MediaApostle

THE hipster saint immortalized in film. Check out how you can learn more about this...

March 2015

March 16, 2015

Too Pretty to Be a Nun: Terrifying Doubts Beneath Christian Life

To dedicate one’s youth, looks, smarts, strength, and gifts to something other than ourselves is...

February 2015

February 12, 2015

Five Reasons St. Hildegard is Fascinating

When I lived in the Bay Area in California I visited a women who was...

February 09, 2015

Oscar Romero and Hatred of the Faith

The recognition of Romero's martyrdom is another acknowledgement that "hatred of the faith" is not...