Mike Jordan Laskey

Mike Jordan Laskey is a lay Catholic minister and writer. The author of The Ministry of Peace and Justice (Liturgical Press), he's also the sports and religion columnist for the National Catholic Reporter. His work has appeared in US Catholic, America, Millennial, and Give Us This Day, among other publications. He lives with his family in Maryland.

Find the beauty of the game in pickup basketball.

How Pickup Basketball Opens the Door for Community

Article / Health & Wellness

Read why you should attend a Minor League Baseball game this summer.

Ease into Summer with a Minor League Baseball Game

Article / Health & Wellness

Do you have a commencement speech you can't stop thinking about?

The Commencement Address We Can’t Stop Thinking About

Article / Transform

Discover and explore the mysteries of the universe with the Pope's astronomer, here.

Explore the Mysteries of the Universe with the Pope’s Astronomer

Article / Belief

Hearing God's calling should be a clear moment — here is when this woman heard Him call her.

She Heard a Calling to Help Immigrants Find Dignity — ‘It Was So Clear’

Article / Volunteer

Read this reflective narrative about the Wilco band.

The Rock Band Wilco Changed My Life Once and They’re Trying To Do It Again

Article / Career & Finance

Read this appreciation story and what this author has learned from Derek Jeter.

Derek Jeter Transcended Baseball — But Is He a Hero?

Article / Relationships

Follow these tips for beginners to make learning to cook easy.

8 Cooking Lessons For Every Beginner

Article / Health & Wellness

Check out this Cistercian nun's Twitter account, the most peaceful place on the internet.

This Twitter Feed is the Most Peaceful Place on the Internet

Article / Prayer

Read what the conversion of St. Ignatius of Loyla can teach you about your spiritual life.

The Cannonball That Created a Saint — and Changed Catholicism

Article / Belief

Find out what the emoji word of the year is here.

The Word of the Year isn’t a Word — It’s an Emoji

Article / Transform

Read why and how we are in the "why the hell not" during this pandemic.

We’re in the ‘Why the Hell Not’ Stage of this Pandemic

Try the daily examen and see how it can affect your everyday life.

How This Ancient Meditation Practice Changes My Day

Article / Prayer

Moving to a new city or state can be difficult. We have seven tips that can make it less stressful for moving into your new home.

7 Tips for Moving to a New City

Article / Career & Finance

Why do we give up something for Lent? Learn why and how you can better integrate the Lenten practices to make it matter to you.

One Way to Have a More Meaningful Lent This Year

Article / Belief

Here's 3 lessons from new saints Oscar Romero and Pope Paul VI.

3 Lessons from Two Saints Being Canonized Today

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Read this reflective narrative about this author hosting Ukrainian refugees.

A Lesson in Patriotism from Ukrainian Refugees

Meet Augustus Tolton, a soon-to-be saint.

Meet This Chicago South Sider on the Road to Sainthood

Watch this man explain the sustainability behind eating bugs.

A Sustainable Snack: Roasted Crickets

Read to learn how to flourish and reject consumerism by practicing intentional habits.

The Antidote to Shallow Consumerism: Intentional Habits

Find workout accountability by trying one of these methods.

Chasing New Fitness Goals? Unlock the Power of Accountability

Make long distance friendships work with this author's suggestions.

How To Maintain Long-Distance Friendships

Dance and sing in your car to these road trip songs.

The Ultimate Road Trip Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Read to learn about motivation vs discipline in your fitness journey.

What’s More Important for Fitness: Motivation or Discipline?

Read this author's four points on the abortion debate that might help people on all sides of the debate find some common ground.

4 Points of Common Ground When it Comes to Abortion

Learn about how living a life of service can have physical and mental health benefits.

The Surprising Way Self-Care and Service are Linked