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Recognizing the stages of caregiving
More and more people in the U.S. are becoming caregivers for family members. A 2015 report by the National Alliance for Caregiving and the AARP Public Policy Institute notes, "The estimated prevalence of caring for an adult is 16.6 percent, or 39.8 million Americans."
Happy are they who stand up for truth with their life
An email with the subject line "Philosophy 101" sent by my classmate contained wise sayings with a philosophical twist.
When hate becomes a catalyst - disengage
Hate is an ugly word, an ugly emotion and an ugly ideology.
Resisting acedia with new beginnings
My neighbor stands smiling in the Saturday morning sunshine, surveying her crop of tomatoes and kale. She lifts her tanned arms in exultation toward the cloudless sky.
One way to learn a lesson is by getting in the game
In 1955, I decided that I wanted to be a baseball player. My dad had taken me to my first Phillies game, at Connie Mack Stadium, and I was completely enthralled by the smell of the grass and pure beauty of the game. It was with these thoughts in mind …
A summer full of possibilities
Whether you are taking time off from school or a vacation from work, summer can be a chance to rest your body and soul, connect with others and recharge.
Finding God in the present moment
Communion with God should be a natural part of your life, like your very own heartbeat. Being aware of the presence of God is automatic, even if you only consciously advert to God a few times a day. The Lord is present, whether you are praying or not.
Answering questions that could alter your future
One of the most intimidating experiences you'll ever face is answering questions about yourself. Each time, you have to make a decision about how much to open up, how much to reveal.
Investments that work for the poor
In June, the Second Vatican Impact Investing Conference, "Making the Year of Mercy a Year of Impact for the Poor," co-hosted by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace and Catholic Relief Services, convened 170 attendees comprising global church leaders and experienced impact investors and social entrepreneurs.
A spirit of inclusion to break down walls
Residing on Capitol Hill is like living in the Green Zone in Baghdad: Sophisticated barriers abound all around its perimeters. Ironically, they were constructed by Latinos, the same people some Americans would like to wall off.
Remembering Elie Wiesel and remembering the unborn
Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and eloquent witness who kept alive the memory of the extermination of 6 million Jews by the Nazis during World War II, died on July 2 at age 87. His mission in life was to preserve the memory of the Holocaust and to speak out against …
All lives matter: The death penalty
For three years, I worked for an organization in Nebraska that was dedicated to abolishing the death penalty. It was thrilling when we won. After a hard fought battle and years of disappointment, our Legislature did away with capital punishment.
How not to panic!
Do you know how you react in a crisis?
Tragedy in Dallas sparks prayers, support on Facebook
Violence begat violence...
Self-examination on the road to Jericho
The scholar of the law, because he wished to justify himself, asked Jesus: "And who is my neighbor?"
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