COLUMNS
No matter what you seek in life, keep Christ close
You've probably heard the phrase, "To thine own self be true," spoken by Polonius in one of William Shakespeare's works. These words have an important meaning in everyone's life. This saying means we should follow what our conscience tells us in order to be true to ourselves.
Leading from the center, not the top
It can be lonely at the top. The top can also be an out-of-touch, can-hardly-see-you, certainly-can't-hear-you perch that is usually accompanied by title and perks, but is largely ineffective as a power source or center of influence.
Remembering Cardinal George
We are never quite the same after experiencing endearing moments that touch us. The recent death of Cardinal Francis E. George, retired archbishop of Chicago, reminds me of cherished moments.
Giving yourself space and time to rest
Sometimes I sense that God is telling me to rest awhile. And I strongly suspect that sometimes that's what he's telling you.
A blessed life enriched in Catholic education
Lent 2015 presented me with a unique opportunity for more reflection and “think time” as I began cancer treatments and had to cut back on my ministry time as president of Trenton Catholic Academy. When asked to write an article for The Monitor, I was tempted to respond, “I’m just …
Using dialogue when a difficult situation must be discussed
In today's secular climate, it isn't easy to guide teens along paths that will lead them to happier lives. Where do you begin talking to them about some of the potential problems they might face or the situations others might force them into?
The excuses we make
Recently, I tried to interview two people and they declined because, each one told me (separately, on different days), "I'm too old." Oh, dear.
Using our hands as Christ would
In April, a devastating earthquake hit Nepal. Once again, as in similar tragedies, we saw news of folks desperately searching the rubble for survivors. We've seen this before -- and the poorer the country, the more frequently you see people actually using their hands to scrape away at debris and …
In Baltimore, a lesson in blame
At the height of the rioting in Baltimore in late April following the death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old African-American man who died after being in police custody, the city's mayor referred to those destroying properties as "thugs."
Opening the door to joy
A new Pew Research Center survey shows that there is a continuing decline in the number of people who consider themselves part of any religion. The largest shift is occurring among the "millennial" generation, generally defined as those born from the early 1980s to the early 2000s.
It's about time: Provide students with school choice
In Governor Christie’s proposed Budget for 2015-2016, there is a recommendation for $2 million for the Opportunity Scholarship Demonstration Pilot Program to provide children in chronically failing schools the chance to attend out-of-district public schools or nonpublic schools, in order to provide every child with a high quality education.
Live streaming, once a burden, made easier with new apps
By now, you probably have gotten used to all the liking, tweeting, posting, commenting and pinning, but there’s another way to get your content in front of people: live streaming.
What pop stars can teach teens about teamwork
A few years ago, Scott Bradlee was living in a basement apartment in New York City, hustling for jazz piano gigs at clubs and restaurants, and dreaming of something a little better.
Making Mass more meaningful
Going to Mass can be boring or fascinating, depending on what you bring to it.
The call of the birds: slowing down and tuning in
“The only essential equipment for seeing birds is a pair of eyes. Good ears are a help too.” The first edition of “Birds: A Guide To The Most Familiar American Birds” smells like an old missal and reads like a manual for living well – birding as a hobby, a …
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