Belief

Hope in a better world starts with believing in the capacity of the human spirit to bring light to the darkness. Our Catholic faith acts as a foundation for how to make the world a better place. These Grotto stories reveal that belief in something, Someone, bigger than ourselves has the power to transform the world.

Does everything happen for a reason? This author answers that theological question.

Does Everything Happen for a Reason?

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Learn how racial attitudes can be harmful to every human life.

‘Black Lives Matter’ Affirms the Dignity of Human Life

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Find out why the death penalty is wrong from Sister Helen Prejean, who has been working with death row inmates for over 30 years.

Speaking Out Against the Injustice of the Death Penalty

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Learn how faith and science are not just compatible, but how they're inseparable.

Science and Faith Aren’t Just Compatible — They’re Inseparable

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‘I Believe in God, But Not Religion’

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Help the homeless by looking them in the eyes and acknowledging their human dignity.

Why I Always Look Homeless People in the Eye

Read this reflective narrative about being present with those in need.

Show up With an Open Heart, and Just Stay

Taking a walk everyday has its benefits, especially during the pandemic. Find out more here.

Having a Rough Semester? Walk it Out

Watch how this committee is helping the U.S. Census 2020 by raising awareness for undercounted communities.

Raising Census Awareness in Undercounted Communities

Read this article on WNBA player Kayla McBride talking about her mental health, and how it isn't a game you can either win or lose.

This WNBA Player Reminds Us It’s Okay to Fall Apart

Learn how to break bad habits — once and for all.

How to Kick Your Bad Habits — Once and For All

Meet this Catholic priest on Instagram, AKA the Nomadic Monk.

The Kind of Beauty and Wisdom We Need in Our Feeds

Try these 4 ways to handle stress-filled weeks.

4 Ways I Reclaim Control of a Crazy Busy Week

Combat your instant gratification by trying these daily habits.

Losing Patience With This Pandemic? Take Up These Habits

Create and build stronger friendships by learning from JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis.

JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis and the Lost Art of Friendship