The Be Well Blog

By: Abby Priebe

“Moving forward requires that one first take a step.” ~Chase S.M. Neill

I graduated with a humanities degree in the depths of the Great Recession of 2008–2009, when jobs—especially in the liberal arts—were scarce...

By: Kathy Young Deegan

“Don't buy a big exercise machine. It's only going to hold your clothes. Make it realistic. Make it something that you can see that’s attainable…We have enough pressure on ourselves..So keep it simple.” 

~ Mar...

By: Donna Gurule

“The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet.” ~Frederick Buechner

In 1999, my mom was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. Her doctor said she needed har...

By: Donna Lawson

 “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others.”– 1 Peter 4:10

Growing up Black in a Christian family, we faced many challenges: racial prejudice, financial struggles, unemployment, lack of...

By Kevin Deegan

“Follow your passion: It will lead you to your purpose.” 

~Oprah Winfrey

I don’t remember exactly how old I was, but I do recall a moment during Mass with my family. We were sitting in the pews, and I had this...