Sister Mallory McNamara

Articles by Sister Mallory McNamara

The Thief of Joy

The Thief of Joy

Comparison is the thief of joy. We’ve all heard this before and if, like me, you’re guilty of comparing yourself to others, here is something else I hope you’ve heard: STOP...

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Meet Courage

Meet Courage

Today's article is part of our summer series, "Be of Good Courage." Hi there! Allow me to introduce myself. I’m Courage. You may be very familiar with me, or we might only be...

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Mind the Gap

Mind the Gap

Have you ever taken a train ride? If you have, then you've probably seen the words on the ground in front of the tracks that say, “Mind the Gap.” This visual (and sometimes...

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Keep Smiling Under Your Mask

Keep Smiling Under Your Mask

Is anyone else still trying to smile at people through their mask? It has been a full year and I still can’t help myself.  When I walk into the grocery store, I say hello...

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Where Is the Love?

Where Is the Love?

If you, like me, are a millennial (or have millennial children), you might remember the song "Where is the Love" by the Black Eyed Peas. This song was written in 2003 in response...

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Seasons

Seasons

We’ve made it to fall. A new season. The leaves are changing colors, the weather is getting cooler, and pumpkin everything is in every store everywhere. I enjoy the end of summer...

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House or Home?

House or Home?

I love home renovation shows. It’s fun to see an out-of-date house stripped to its studs and built back up with shiny new appliances, modern furniture, and fresh paint. I love to...

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Finding Joy in the Ordinary

Finding Joy in the Ordinary

I think everyone would agree with me when I say we are living in extraordinary times. As I am writing this, we have been confined to our homes, unable to see family and friends,...

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