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Elizabeth Bookser Barkley, PhD

Elizabeth Bookser Barkley, PhD, is an English professor and chair of the department of liberal arts at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is also the author of four books, including Life after Death: Practical Help for the Widowed (Franciscan Media). 
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Looking Up

Elizabeth Bookser Barkley, PhD July 5, 2024

The stars in the night sky can offer us a reminder to look for brightness in the dark times of our lives.

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Moved by Music

Elizabeth Bookser Barkley, PhD June 9, 2024

I had intended to briefly excuse myself from my desk. More than time out, I was rescued from the malaise that had overtaken me when I happened upon an a cappella choir rehearsing gospel hymns.

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Connecting with Tradition

Elizabeth Bookser Barkley, PhD May 31, 2024

Are there some traditions that might still be relevant to you that you could try again: praying the rosary, signing up for Eucharistic adoration, or committing to a novena of prayer for someone in need?

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Confronting Ageism 

Elizabeth Bookser Barkley, PhD May 24, 2024

From the greeting card aisle to the workplace, negative stereotypes about aging abound. This author argues that it’s time to recognize and counter ageism.

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