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Lent2018

Chrism Mass includes renewal of commitments, distribution of holy oils

March 27, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Divine Worship, Feature, Local News, News, Video

More than 24 gallons of oil were distributed to parishes and other Catholic institutions at the archdiocesan chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland March 26.

Day of Reconciliation is March 19

March 16, 2018
By Catholic Review Staff
Filed Under: Divine Worship, Feature, Local News, News, Worship & Sacraments

Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore will have a special opportunity to go to confession on a Day of Reconcilation, scheduled for March 19.

Former Yankee star and Mount St. Joseph graduate headlines Catholic Men’s Conference

March 13, 2018
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, Men, News, Video

Father Charles Canterna shared the powerful story of the conversion of a a convicted murderer who was the last person to be executed in Maryland.

Come home for Lent

March 1, 2018
By Emily Rosenthal Alster
Filed Under: Feature, Lenten Resources, Local News, News, Worship & Sacraments

Here are some ways you can make the most of this Lenten season.

Lent begins Ash Wednesday

February 13, 2018
By Catholic Review Staff
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News

Lent, the 40-day period of preparation for Easter, begins Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14. While not a holy day of obligation, Catholics are encouraged to attend Mass that day as a way of beginning their Lenten journey in prayer. 

Praying our way through Lent: A basket of prayer intentions

February 12, 2018
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

It’s such a simple thing. It’s not particularly creative. And the intentions are spilling over onto our table.

Looking for God’s love: When Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine’s Day

February 10, 2018
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

Those signs of love, and Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice and expression of love, tell us even more about the Giver and our relationship with Him than the paper valentines my sons will sign and deliver.

Finding a new focus this Lent

February 8, 2018
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

Sometimes it takes a child to remind you of the challenges God places before us, the ways He wants us to refine ourselves more and more so we can be all He wants us to be in this world.

The best Lent ever

February 6, 2018
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, From the Archbishop

When we look at Lent as the herald of a new springtime in our spiritual lives, then, I would hope, Lenten practices would no longer seem like unwelcome intrusions into our comfort. Rather, they are harbingers of hope for a more Christ-centered way of life.

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