Tag Archives: Mentors

Thanks, Dad

Check out my latest post on CTA’s Young Adult Catholic Blog entitled, “Thanks, Dad.” Yep, it’s a nod to my dad in honor of Father’s Day.

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Absolutely Lovable

Who are the people in your life with whom you feel absolutely loved, and absolutely lovable? Who are they? And why in the world aren’t you spending more time with them?  This morning I woke up with the sunrise to … Continue reading

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All Saints

I’m not a Catholic that grew up with the saints.  No altars to Mary, no rhyming prayers to St. Anthony whenever I searched for a lost sock, no St. Joseph figurine buried in our front yard.  Actually, it was not until I grew older … Continue reading

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In Sorrow and Gratitude, A Piece for Professor Catherine Bell

[This piece was written for the Santa Clara University Religious Studies Department Newsletter, "Perspectives," upon the recent death of Emeritus Professor Catherine Bell, a renowned scholar in History of Religions and a mentor of mine during the last three years. … Continue reading

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Cafe Lulu II

Twenty feet behind Beaudoin and Freitas, Maggi and I walked out of Cafe Lulu onto the busy Gas Lamp street.  We had decided on Indian food for dinner, so we walked down the busy street in that direction, weaving in … Continue reading

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Cafe Lulu

If I had to pinpoint a single moment, the book thing started in a coffee shop (not surprising, right?).   Cafe Lulu is one of the hippest spots I have visited–it’s a hooka bar/coffee shop/interesting wine and beer retailer with … Continue reading

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