Being thankful even when it’s difficult November 22, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Feature, Open Window It’s easy to be grateful in the happy moments, when the turkey and stuffing are on the table and a fresh pumpkin pie awaits. But can we also be grateful in the sadder times?
Baltimore pilgrims to NCYC find a young church alive and well November 22, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Youth Ministry, Youth Programs The Archdiocese of Baltimore was well represented at the national youth gathering Nov. 16-18, with nearly 250 people from 27 parishes traveling to the event.
What is sex for? November 22, 2017By Richard Doerflinger Filed Under: A More Human Society, Commentary The root problem here is a self-centered notion of freedom that “frees” individuals from respecting others, if such respect would get in the way of their own pleasure.
Black Elk and the need for catechists November 22, 2017By Bishop Robert Barron Filed Under: Commentary, Word on Fire Catechists, the Church needs you! We’re losing our kids to secularism.
Former Dundalk teacher dies at 75 November 22, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Sister Ann Grayeski, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, was offered Nov. 21 in Scranton, Pa.
Gift of gratitude November 21, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church Gratitude doesn’t always come easily, but there’s almost always something to be thankful for, though it can take time to see it.
Choir from St. John in Westminster heads to Carnegie Hall November 21, 2017By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Video, Western Vicariate “We’re a little parish choir in Westminster, invited to perform at Carnegie Hall,” said Regina McCurdy, director of liturgical music for the largest parish in Carroll County. “This is a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity.”
When you just can’t get enough pumpkin: A pumpkin cookie recipe November 20, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window, Recipes With a pumpkin cookie in hand, how can you feel anything but grateful?
St. Frances Academy rolls to another A Conference football title November 20, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports, Urban Vicariate St. Frances Academy in Baltimore completed its total dominance of the local scene Nov. 19, when the Panthers scored five second-half touchdowns in 13 minutes to run by Gilman School, 44-7, in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference championship game
Week in My Life 2017: Sunday November 19, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window, Uncategorized Our 7-year-old climbs into bed next to me, and I know I should get up. But he wants to make conversation, and I can never get enough of that.
Week in My Life 2017: Saturday November 18, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Saturday starts as all Saturdays do, with children who bound out of bed before their parents do—a good sign since we were at the pediatrician’s office yesterday.
Week in My Life 2017: Friday November 17, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Our children are off today, so the morning starts with a sense of calm. There are no lunches to pack, no last-minute homework assignments to do, no field trip forms to forget.
