Articles written by Melissa Roberts
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New Deal Post Office Murals Paint Depression Ideals
Explore the history and controversy behind public murals in U.S. Post Offices funded by Roosevelt's New Deal.
Apr 2, 2012
- Melissa Roberts
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Prayers for Wedding Planning: Blessing the Guest List and More
Simple prayers invite the Christian couple to offer the stress of their upcoming wedding preparations to God.
Feb 27, 2012
- Melissa Roberts
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Meditations with Sound: Relax and Hear with Three Exercises
Use music, nature, and the human voice to promote relaxation through hearing.
Feb 20, 2012
- Melissa Roberts
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Meditations to Relax the Eyes: Three Exercises to Ease Eye Strain
Easy meditations can ease tired eyes and, in extreme cases, eye strain, a severe form of stress.
Feb 20, 2012
- Melissa Roberts
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Prayers for February: Blessing Valentine's Day and More
Simple prayers invite the Christian and his or her loved ones to celebrate February and its holidays with God.
Jan 18, 2012
- Melissa Roberts
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Prayers for the Overweight and Obese
Simple prayers invite the overweight and obese and those who love them to seek God's blessing for a healthy and happy life.
Oct 29, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Weeping Willow Tree Guided Meditation for Personal Strength
A weeping willow empowers personal strength and awareness in a nature-based guided meditation.
Oct 14, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Red Umbrella by Christina Diaz Gonzalez: Book Review
Experience Castro's revolution through fourteen-year-old Lucia's eyes in Cuban-American author Christina Diaz Gonzalez's debut novel, The Red Umbrella.
Oct 9, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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How to Succeed in an Online College Course: Tips for E-Learners
Staying on task, accessing the course site, and reaching out to the instructor are all key to success in an online college course.
Oct 6, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Is Online Learning Right for Me: Tips for College Students
Self-motivation, reliable internet access, and assertiveness are only a few of the factors for college students considering online education.
Sep 30, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Prayers for the Flu: Comfort Prayer for Sick Child and More
Simple prayers invite Christians to seek God's healing and comfort during a case of the flu.
Sep 29, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Agnes Sanford's Healing Light Guided Imagery Meditation
Try the following guided meditation based on spiritual writer Agnes Sanford's Healing Light where a pool of light warms your body and relaxes your spirit.
Sep 15, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Prayers for Getting Engaged: Blessing an Engagement and More
Simple prayers offer the Christian couple an opportunity to share their engagement and wedding planning with God.
Aug 14, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Nnedi Okorafor's Akata Witch: Book Review
The mythology of West Africa sets the stage for Akata Witch. Albino Sunny and her friends try to stop a serial killer in Okorafor's teen fantasy novel.
Aug 10, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Prayers for Feral Cats: Blessing for Wild Cat and More
Simple prayers invite the animal loving Christian to pray for feral cats desperate for care and safety.
Jul 31, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Hail Mary Guided Meditation for the Fall Season
Enjoy nature in autumn with a guided meditation on the Hail Mary, the third in a series of seasonal devotions centered around the popular prayer.
Jul 31, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Guide to St. Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle
Explore Doctor of the Church Teresa of Jesus' passionate journey of love with God in the Christian mystical classic, the Interior Castle.
Jun 30, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Book Review: Tempest Rising by Tracy Deebs
Seventeen-year-old Tempest Macguire struggles with her lost mother, complicated love life, and powers as a mermaid in Texas author Tracy Deebs' first novel.
Jun 9, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Catherine Reef's Jane Austen: A Life Revealed Book Review
Distinguished non-fiction author Catherine Reef's teen biography offers a whirlwind tour of the fact and fiction surrounding Jane Austen's life.
Jun 1, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Hail Mary Guided Meditation for Summer
Meditate with the "Hail Mary" for relaxation this summer on vacation, at the beach, or anywhere.
May 27, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Prayers for Pet Cats: Blessing a Sick Kitty and More
Simple prayers invite God to heal, bless, and keep house cats and the people who love them.
May 19, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Book Review: Tiger's Curse in Colleen Houck's Tiger Saga
Houck's debut novel in the Tiger Saga sweeps teen readers away to India and love as Oregon heroine Kelsey struggles to save her tiger prince.
May 16, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Reza Aslan's No God But God for Teens Book Review
Reza Aslan's teen adaptation of his acclaimed No God but God: Origins and Evolution of Islam offers younger readers an insider's view of Islam.
May 8, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Guide to Bernini's Ecstasy of St. Teresa, a Catholic Masterpiece
Explore Baroque sculptor Bernini's marble masterpiece, Ecstasy of St. Teresa, in the Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome and its meaning in Catholic devotion.
Apr 30, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Book Review: Kim Harrington's Clarity
Massachusetts author Kim Harrington's first teen fiction novel, Clarity, combines mystery, psychic powers, and romance for a surprise ending.
Apr 29, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Prayers for Stress: Prayer for a Stressful Person and More
Simple prayers invite the Christian and his or her family to offer the stresses of daily life, work, and family to God.
Apr 9, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Guide to Lapis Lazuli and Its Use For Meditation
Lapis lazuli, a blue stone with gold flecks, is connected with the throat chakra. Explore lapis lazuli and how to meditate with it in this brief guide
Mar 25, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Brother Lawrence's Practice of the Presence of God
Delve into the life of Brother Lawrence and his pragmatic spirituality in the kitchen or anywhere in the Practice of the Presence of God.
Mar 23, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Prayers for Homelessness: Blessing for the Homeless and More
Simple prayers invite those homeless by job loss, mental illness, or choice and their loved ones to seek comfort and strength in God.
Mar 22, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Guide to Tuning Fork Therapy, a Full-Body Sound Meditation
Explore tuning fork therapy, a sound and vibrational meditation to balance the body's energy fields or chakras, in this brief guide.
Mar 19, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Hail Mary Guided Meditation for Spring
Transform the "Hail Mary" into a meditation to celebrate new life in spring, enjoy the warm weather, and rest in God's transforming love.
Mar 5, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Rainy Day Meditations for Healing and Relaxing with Nature
A rainy day offers an opportunity to rest and heal with nature in two short online meditations.
Feb 24, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Discovery Channel's Exorcist Files and the Catholic Church
Discovery Channel's Exorcist Files is slated to air Spring 2011. Explore the Catholic Church's complicated relationship to the series.
Feb 22, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Guide to Family Stress: Why Those You Love Drive You Crazy
Understand family systems theory and healthy boundaries to manage your family stress.
Feb 15, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Best Known Catholic Saints with Feasts in February
Explore in the devotion and deeds of Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Agatha, and other beloved Christian saints celebrated during February.
Feb 15, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Brief Guide to Christian Mysticism in the Church
Learn who mystics are, the role of visions in the Church, and more in this introduction to the history, study, and practice of Christian mysticism.
Feb 6, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Prayers for Cold and Flu: Blessing to Heal Congestion and More
Simple prayers invite those suffering from the congestion and fatigue of a nasty cold or flu to seek God in the midst of their illness.
Feb 1, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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The Real St. Valentine: History of the Saint of Love
St. Valentine's Day has a historical basis in a touching story of love and loss associated with Valentinus, an early Christian martyr.
Jan 27, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Prayers for Winter Weather: Blessing for Road Safety and More
Simple prayers invite the Christian and his or her family to stay warm, drive safely, and find beauty in ice and snow with God.
Jan 20, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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What to Pay a Retreat Leader or Spiritual Program Presenter
A flat fee or honorarium is standard compensation for retreat leaders and spiritual program presenters in a parish group or other religious settings.
Jan 15, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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How to Learn About World Religions: Tips for Interfaith Dialogue
Explore resources to learn about different or unfamiliar religions online, through experience or in conversation.
Jan 13, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Prayers for Getting Pregnant: Blessing for Fertility and More
Simple Christian prayers bless and comfort the couple trying to have a baby naturally or using various treatments such as IVF.
Jan 12, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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How to Talk About Religion: Tips for Interfaith Dialogue
Learn to share your religion and learn about a different religion to learn and connect for business or pleasure in this brief guide.
Jan 11, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Traditional and Unusual Christian Baby Names for Boys
Choose a timeless Christian name for your baby boy inspired by the Bible or the numerous saints throughout the history of the Church.
Jan 10, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Unique and Traditional Christian Baby Names for Girls
Choose a Christian name for your baby girl inspired by saints of the Church and the Old and New Testament.
Jan 10, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Dairy-Free Chicken Parmesan with Easy Homemade Marinara Sauce
Crispy chicken breasts smothered in savory marinara with vegetables makes chicken parmesan tasty and healthy without any dairy.
Jan 9, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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A Brief History of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages
The Roman Catholic Church sprung from a decaying Roman Empire and promoted health and stability in a medieval Europe torn by war and uncertainty.
Jan 9, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Cleanse and Bless with Lavender for Sound Restful Sleep
Consider lavender, a traditional remedy since Roman times, to cleanse the bed and bedroom for rest and to induce sleep.
Jan 8, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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How to Find a Retreat Leader for a Parish or Group Retreat
Explore diocesan and local community resources to find a qualified and affordable retreat facilitator for a program during Lent or any time.
Jan 7, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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Prayers for Divorce: Blessing for the Children and More
Simple Christian prayers comfort a family struggling with the grief, anger, pain, and confusion of a broken marriage.
Jan 6, 2011
- Melissa Roberts
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