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Troll Bogeys

In the chapter titled, “Halloween,” in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the three characters known by fans around the world now as “The Golden Trio” were not yet friends...

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One Step at a Time

What do distance running, teaching, and discipleship have in common? Hills. Lots of hills. Energy was high going into ACE race weekend—an opportunity to race and see some of the...

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Teaching Liturgically

I have always appreciated the liturgical seasons of the Catholic Church, and have found that the same feast days, solemnities, and celebrations the calendar hits on each and every year...

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Cup of Joe: Merry Christmas!

In this "On the Road" episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill welcome some friends from around the office to talk about spreading the Good...

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Cup of Joe: December Retreat

In this "On the Road" episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe interviews current ACE Teaching Fellows during the 2023 December Retreat. The teachers each share a great moment they've...

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Season’s Greetings at ACE December Retreat

During the first weekend of December, nearly 200 ACE Teaching Fellows came together to welcome the Advent season. The term “Season’s Greetings” seems to take on an entirely new meaning...

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Cup of Joe: Gratitude Through Prayer

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill talk about a new project they're working on and discuss ways to show gratitude through prayer.

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Cup of Joe: Thanksgiving Traditions

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill share their Thanksgiving traditions and express gratitude for the conversations, community, and loved ones that make...