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 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

Article / Belief

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How to Use Social Media to Advocate for Climate Change

Read this reflective narrative about how to be a better conversationalist by asking questions.

Questions are Keys that Unlock Doors to Other People

Watch how Goshen Brewing Company has stayed afloat during the pandemic.

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Visiting Abbey of Gethsemani taught this author many surprising life lessons — read more here.

4 Surprising Life Lessons I Learned at a Monastery

Learn how to write a haiku by following this author's tips.

How to Find a New Creative Outlet in Haiku

The Bergamot band is sharing hope through their music. Watch their story here!

The Bergamot Band Sings Message of Hope

Can't make friends as a grown-up? Take this author's advice.

What to Do if You Have No Friends

Have you tried journaling right when you wake up? This is what the Morning Pages routine taught this author.

The Journaling Exercise that Boosted My Creativity