Busted Halo

08/30/2026

Today’s Daily Jolt comes from Stanley Kunitz. www.bustedhalo.com

08/29/2026

Today’s Daily Jolt comes from Agnes De Millie. www.bustedhalo.com

08/28/2026

Today’s Daily Jolt comes from Jim Wallace. www.bustedhalo.com

08/28/2026

We all have things we enjoy buying and collecting. But when does a hobby become something that leaves us restless instead of fulfilled? Inspired by St. Augustine, Thomas J. Salerno examines his relationship with spending, possessions, gratitude, and faith. Read now.

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As I tried to curb my undisciplined spending, I realized that I used online shopping to assuage loneliness, frustration, and depression.

08/27/2026

What can Saint Dymphna teach us about living with depression? Catholic therapist Tommy Tighe joins Father Dave to explore mental health, faith, community, and why depression is not a spiritual failure. Listen now.

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Father Dave welcomes licensed marriage and family therapist Tommy Tighe to discuss how Saint Dymphna can inspire those in the midst of depression.

08/27/2026

answering your questions of faith

08/27/2026

We're back with a Facebook live today at 2 p.m. ET! Join us to hear Fr. Dave answer your questions of faith!

08/27/2026

Today’s Daily Jolt comes from Sylvia Plath. www.bustedhalo.com

08/26/2026

August can feel like one long Sunday evening for teachers (and students!) Brian Pinter reflects on the anxiety that comes with a new school year and how prayer can help us stay present, surrender our fears, and discover God in the uncertainty. Read now.

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While the August anxiety returns year after year, over time, I’ve learned how to pray with it, make peace with it...

08/26/2026

Today’s Daily Jolt comes from Adrienne Rich. www.bustedhalo.com