A young doctoral candidate defending her dissertation on how preschool children make friendships was asked whether attractiveness was a factor. She wanted to say, "Of course not!" But instead she had a flashback to the first question that she and… Read More
You have heard the old saying, "opposites attract." This is often quite true in the case of opposite temperaments. The fun-loving, people-oriented, outgoing sanguine may find himself irresistibly drawn to a deeply introspective, highly organized, and thoughtful melancholic. A dynamic,… Read More
What goes through our minds when we need to make a split-second decision–in the blink of an eye? How do police officers and emergency responders make life-and-death decisions in mere moments? What is that feeling we get in the pit… Read More
Andy is a young, committed Catholic, a graduate of a strong Catholic university where he met his future wife. They courted, married, and within two years had a baby on the way. Despite his youth, Andy landed a mid-level management… Read More
There are two sides to everything.
Quite a few men who read my article "What Women Want" graciously accepted the criticism I presented on behalf of single women. However, a few were more trenchant (one fellow was downright angry) and… Read More
"Andrea" told me about a recent date with a young Catholic fellow she met at Theology on Tap. "We had a great conversation over dinner. We had a lot in common, and we were getting along really well." As they… Read More
I must confess I have a weakness for Jim Carrey movies. I recently saw Fun with Dick and Jane, which actually contains an interesting insight into relationships and marriage.
Respect, Affection and Humor
Dick had recently lost his job because… Read More
Death Cab for Cutie, Dane Cook, and ranch hands in love are all “in” for 2006. Kirsten Dunst, Red Bull, and Xbox 360 are all “out” at least, according to the “The List” in the Washington Post.
Do you… Read More
Readings for May 25
Daily Divine Office
“You have given me a glimpse of your nature, of your relationship with the father. I can’t fully understand that, Lord. Why did you reveal it to me? You want to be known by me. You want me to enter…
May 27th – Pentecost Sunday
Vatican Basilica, at 9:30
PAPAL MASS
Holy Mass
Saint Peter’s Square, at 12:00
Regina Caeli…
“The whole Blessed Trinity dwells in us, the whole of that mystery which will be our vision in heaven. Let it be our cloister.” ~Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity…
Father, look out for them.
Sts. Donatian and Rogatian (Martyrs)
Spiritual advice from a Benedictine monastery by Brother Sebastian
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Pasta di San Giuseppe
(St. Joseph Pasta – Pasta with Sardines)
Italians have a great devotion to St Joseph, and the dishes they prepare to celebrate the feast day inevitably have a cute reference to him. Just before you serve…