More prayers for peace as Baltimore marks deadly milestone December 29, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Video Archbishop William E. Lori and Mayor Catherine Pugh were among those pausing to pray for peace and consoling the families of victims as the deadliest year in the history of Baltimore City neared an end.
Red-nosed root beer, Star Wars without spoilers, and a few Christmas leftovers (7 Quick Takes) December 28, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window My sister Treasa is helping my dreams of a Christmas-carol-themed potluck come true, serving “Jingle Balls” meatballs, “Frosty the Salmon” salad, “We Three Wings,” and asking me to bring “Feliz Navi-dip.”
Young adult’s vibrant faith makes an impact at Cockeysville parish December 28, 2017By Rico De Silva Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Faces of Faith, Hispanic Ministry, Local News “I’ve heard that some young people here call her ‘Mama.’ This gives me great joy to have someone in our parish with such great impact on young adults,” Father Osorio said.
Reflecting on 55 years as a priest, Father Rafferty says God ‘works in crazy ways’ December 28, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The end of 2017 will bring his retirement from Our Lady of the Chesapeake Parish, where he has served as pastor since July 1992
The perfect planner December 27, 2017By Robyn Barberry Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional Call me old-fashioned, but I’m one of those people who still relies on a paper planner to keep my life balanced and bound together.
Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments December 27, 2017By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Appointments, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori announces clergy appointments.
Say ‘yes’ to God’s plan December 26, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church As we look at the New Year ahead of us, it’s impossible to know what opportunities and challenges we will encounter during the next 365 days. We have no choice but to say yes to all of it, even the unknowns.
This Christmas, rediscover silence and God December 24, 2017By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom At Christmas we get to celebrate God made man in the fullness of time. May we one day be able to celebrate the God who lives in us and through us all the time.
Keeping our focus on Him December 23, 2017By Father J. Collin Poston Filed Under: Blog, Dust and Dewfall Can you imagine your life without Christ? Without Jesus? How different everything – everything! – indeed would be.
CR welcomes staff writers December 23, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News The Catholic Review welcomed two new staff writers in late 2017, Ricardo “Rico” De Silva and Emily Rosenthal.
Fire only serves to forge spirit, OLPH outreach of Ellicott City family December 22, 2017By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Video After being displaced from a house fire, the Hendersons continue to serve the homeless population of Baltimore.
Counting down to Christmas, snowmen, skewers, scarves, and an adoption trip memory (7 Quick Takes) December 21, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Before I was a mother, I thought Christmas countdowns were cute and decorative and fun. Now I think they exist so parents can direct their children to the nearest countdown feature.
