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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...

February 2016

February 27, 2016

What Was Jesus Doing in the Basement?

Sister Julia came to my office the other day with a real find: “Sister Anne,...

February 11, 2016

Lent Is Not Simply About Self-Improvement

If you’re looking for a self-improvement plan, go talk to Dr. Phil.

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 30, 2015

Make a New Year’s Resolution for the Year of Mercy

I have found that when it comes down to it, my mercy toward others often...

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 25, 2015

Nun Learns Thanksgiving Lesson from Homeless Man

Several years ago I received this email from a Dominican sister for Thanksgiving. I asked...

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 11, 2015

LISTEN: Discussing Belligerent Behavior Online with Drew Mariani

If you weren't able to catch me on the Drew Mariani Show discussing my controversial...

November 05, 2015

#NationalVocationAwarenessWeek: How To Overcome Obstacles in Discerning Consecrated Life

In our culture, marriage as we understand it as Catholics may be under pressure, but...

October 2015

October 24, 2015

Keep Calm and Carry on with Your Daily Life

By Sr. Mary Peter Martin, FSP You may have noticed the latest trend in Keep...

October 22, 2015

Pope Francis, the Synod and the Witness of Joy

Father José shook the Pope's hand and then asked him frankly, “What is going on?...

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

How to Welcome the Pope!

As the cities of Washington, D.C., New York, and Philadelphia roll out their red carpets...

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....

September 20, 2015

My First Post on National Catholic Register: Pope Francis on Hypocrisy

I was honored to be asked to write the occasional article for the National Catholic...

September 17, 2015

A Review of Stripped by Heather King

I usually can identify good books when I want to take out a notebook and...

September 01, 2015

Two New Nuns Share Why They Chose Their Names!

Sr. Chelsea and Sr. Carly have allowed me to share with you the reflections they...

August 2015

August 17, 2015

Do You Pray to a Chocolate Jesus?

God is complicated, strange, baffling, shocking, and piercing. He is not a candy dispenser... Do...

August 14, 2015

What Are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit?

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit are one of those things we might remember from...

July 2015

July 30, 2015

Going On Retreat: Prayer Requests Welcome

I will be going on my yearly 8-day retreat on August 3-10. I will not...

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 25, 2015

Prayer Exercise Before Making Big Decisions

Are you about to make a big decision? Sr. Marie-Paul shares a prayer exercise that...

July 14, 2015

A Former Atheist’s Take on the Future of the Church

I was a punk rocker in high school and one of the worse insults you...

July 14, 2015

FREE Podcast: How to Seek the Truth in Humility

There is one critique that I consistently receive from orthodox Catholics when I say that...

July 13, 2015

5 Tips: When Friends and Family Disagree on Gay Marriage

I was an ardent gay rights and same-sex marriage supporter when I was an atheist. I continued to...