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Matt Emerson's essays have appeared in a number of publications, including AmericaCommonweal, and the Wall Street Journal. The Catholic Press Association named his September 2012 essay "Help Their Unbelief," published in America, as the "best essay" in the category of national general interest magazine for 2012. He is the author of the book Why Faith? A Journey of Discovery (Paulist Press 2016).

Articles:

Fruitful Searching (Jan. 5-12, 2015)

Preambles for Faith (May 13, 2013)

Help Their Unbelief (Sept. 10, 2012)

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The Ignatian Educator
Matt Emerson
Revisiting 'Yeast: A Parable for Higher Catholic Education,' by Walter Ong, S.J.
The Ignatian Educator
Matt Emerson
I have a question I 39 d like to ask of readers hoping people might be willing to share How have the Sacraments played a role in your spiritual life or in your relationship with God I know the place of the Sacraments within the Church the theology of the Sacraments but I 39 m interested in he
Jesuit Father James Van Dyke, principal of Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, addresses students during an orientation, August 2014.
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Matt Emerson
Yesterday David Brooks of the New York Times wrote a column lamenting the lack of a rich culture and conversation centered around essential human questions In one part of his columm he wrote I doubt people behave worse than before but we are less articulate about the inner life There are fewer
The Ignatian Educator
Matt Emerson
Exam contributes to “educational arms race” that disadvantages low-income students
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Matt Emerson
In the Wall Street Journal, Josh Mandel argues persuasively for the virtues of shop class.
The Ignatian Educator
Matt Emerson
The college decision deadline is approaching By May 1st many high school seniors will have to have committed to a college or university for next year It 39 s a time that brings excitement but also angst Where will I be Should I go east coast or west coast Small school or large school Faith-b
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Matt Emerson
Mark C Reed the new president of Saint Joseph 39 s University recently nbsp gave an interview to The Hawk the school 39 s students new organization The interview covered a number of topics including the challenges facing higher education To a question about the financial problems facing the
Founders Hall on the campus of the University of San Diego
The Ignatian Educator
Matt Emerson
Graduation season approaches. It's always interesting to see who's speaking where.
The Ignatian Educator
Matt Emerson
St Joseph 39 s University the Jesuit university of Philadelphia has named Mark Reed as its new President Reed is currently the vice president for administration as well as a math professor at Fairfield University He is the first lay president and one of the youngest presidents in school histor
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Matt Emerson
Educators and school administrators have developed a fear of falling behind.