COMMENTARY
The battle between science and religion
Science and religion have long been at odds. Can the two sides co-exist without one attempting to disprove the other?
Finding a job, keeping the faith
The plight of the job seeker can be one of desperation, fear and anxiety. So it is best to keep in mind that we are still valuable in God's eyes, even when we're passed over in the resume pile.
Woundedness makes us a gift to others
We all suffer from some type of wounds in our lives. Rather than hiding them or being ashamed of them, we can instead let them lead us to healing and greater acceptance of one another.
Proposed state budget cuts continue to raise concern
Even if no further cuts are needed to New Jersey's budget, recovery may still be a long way off for many of the state's most vulnerable residents.
Milestones and inch-stones: The reason we celebrate
Our lives are filled with plenty of inch-stones, the moments where we take small steps rather that giant leaps. And those little moments are all the more worth celebrating.
Life wasn't meant to be lived on autopilot
Though it can be very tempting to throw our lives into cruise control, God wants us to take charge of our own lives and make ourselves into the person he is calling us to be.
The richness of the mystery of God
Some non-believers may be put off by the seemingly impossible concept that one God is also three persons, yet this complexity only adds to the depth of our faith.
Off the grid, out of the grind
Sorry Twitter, but you're not welcome to join me on my summer vacation this year.
Joining hands across the sand to stop offshore drilling
What happened in the Gulf needs to be a wake-up call that we can't afford to run the risk of a sequel to the monster that is destroying our environmental bounty.
Now is the time to conserve water
In the sad but true department this summer, whole sections of the Garden State are beginning to look like examples of why water has become one of the most critical environmental issues of our time.
Remembering is a path to healing
Remembering is so often painful, especially when we are alone. But shared with people who knew our loved ones or who love us in our pain, it can be powerfully healing.
Many needs surfacing in summer of economic discomfort
This year, as the economic crisis continues unabated, food isn’t the only thing that’s in short supply at agencies serving those in need.
Facing the 10-year high school reunion
Facing your old classmates can be a daunting task when you try to weigh the importance of your achievements over the past 10 years. Yet our measurements of success don't always match up with what matters to God.
Struggling with my father's blessing
My father died when I was 23; a seminarian, green, still learning about life. It’s hard to lose your father at any age and my grief was compounded by the fact that I had just begun to appreciate him.
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