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Julie A. Ferraro

Julie A. Ferraro is a communications professional who works extensively with Catholic religious communities. Originally from South Bend, Indiana, she is a mother and grandmother. She has been a journalist for more than 35 years and continues her studies of both Benedictine and Franciscan spirituality.
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A View from the Towers: Season of Creation returns to St. Gertrude’s Monastery

The Monastery of St. Gertrude celebrates the Season of Creation with events focused on stewardship, faith and caring for the natural world.
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When escapism goes too far: What faith teaches us about finding balance 

Explore the dangers of escapism, spiritual extremes and addiction while considering how faith can help us find balance in daily life.
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Discipline gets easier when love gives it a purpose 

Columnist Julie A. Ferraro explores the discipline of writing, its connection to discipleship and how love can motivate us to fulfill our responsibilities.
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Why some of us just can’t sleep — and what it has to do with faith

Julie Ferraro reflects on the many reasons people lose sleep, from faith and creativity to guilt, asking what it truly means to rest with a clear conscience.
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Why rejecting the family script leads to a more meaningful life

Julie A. Ferraro reflects on history's rebels, from Jesus to St. Francis, and why faith often calls us beyond society's expectations to pursue our true purpose.
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What the gospels don’t tell us: How did thousands hear Jesus preach?

A columnist reflects on how Jesus reached massive crowds, exploring the questions that the gospel raises and how curiosity can deepen faith.
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Why Jesus never needed handlers, and today’s leaders do

A columnist reflects on Jesus, celebrity culture and church leadership, arguing that barriers between leaders and ordinary people undermine human dignity.
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