| February 18th, 2005 or Saint Jude, the sock drawer and me When I was very young, I spied an advertisement in a magazine for a statue of Saint Jude. I can't begin to imagine which magazine this might have been, ... |
| January 7th, 2005 A young adult perspective on cancer Mary Donovan-Kansora was thirty-four years old when she was diagnosed with uterine cancer. Shortly before the chemotherapy treatments began, she approached a friend from her church and asked him to pray that she be completely ... |
| January 4th, 2005 An anorexic/bulimic finds nourishment and healing in her faith Having just binged and purged, Kelly Raths remembers "literally pulling my head out of a toilet so I could go do youth group and be this vivacious person that ... |
| January 2nd, 2005 A first-hand exploration of the conflict between Israel and Palestine Editorial Note: Through Father Tom Ryan of the Paulist office for ecumenical and interfaith relations BustedHalo Editor, Bill McGarvey was asked to participate in a study mission to Israel from Jan 1-Jan 9. The purpose ... |
| December 25th, 2004 The challenge of Christmas It's my job to put together the manger scene each year in my house. I get out the animals, and the 3 Kings ... |
| December 23rd, 2004 The difference between faith that is child-like and child- ish Moving beyond the MangerIsn't he cute? That chubby little baby, his golden curls enhanced by the glowing disc behind his head. His mother and father gaze on him ... |
| November 25th, 2004 The elusive perfect holiday Turkey perfectWe strive to make them happen, "perfect" holiday celebrations, but they often elude us. We build up our expectations but are often left feeling empty. Nothing seems as good as what we try ... |
| November 10th, 2004 An Adult Perspective on Catholic Guilt I have many fond memories of growing up Catholic—May processions, church socials, and cherished gold-edged holy cards.Unfortunately, there's one aspect of my Catholic experience that has always ... |
| November 3rd, 2004 A gay priest speaks out In the wake of the scandals, some high-ranking officials in the Catholic church have lumped together pedophilia and homosexuality by suggesting that the presence of gay men in the ... |
| October 19th, 2004 Raspberries Are the Fruit of the Spirit Many of the most significant changes in my life occurred all in the same year. I went from being a city apartment dweller to a suburban homeowner, the primary ... |
