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.

Learn how music connects people by reading this story.

The Magic of Making Music With Others

Article / Community

Reflect with us here on the life of Pope Benedict XVI.

Reflecting on the Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI

Article / Prayer

Read this reflective narrative about having faith as a child of immigrant parents.

“Where Would I Be If I Never Left?”

Read this reflective narrative about a special needs daycare.

Meet the Couple Opening Their Home in a Radical Way

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Read how this author and Grotto contributor discuss how to cure burnout.

This Author Shares the Cure to Burnout

Article / Career & Finance

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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Learn how music connects people by reading this story.

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Meditating on the Magic of Belonging

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This Band of Puppets Will Rock Your Socks Off

Sitting with the complexity of life can be uncomfortable, but it's necessary.

The Sacred Gray Area

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What You Need to Know about Seasonal Depression

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