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Sibling revelry

January 6, 2020
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News

Paul McMullen remembers a 2019 that celebrated his siblings.

Turkey Bowl 100: Devoted over distance, time

November 22, 2019
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News, Turkey Bowl

There may be longer Turkey Bowl attendance streaks, but few have embraced one of Maryland’s most enduring sporting traditions as fervently as Ed Romans and Bill Korrow.

Lessons in empathy

September 9, 2019
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News

Everything I need to know, I learned at home and St. Rose of Lima School.

Of joy, and Father Jeff

March 22, 2019
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Feature, Local News

Father Jeff Dauses recently gave the gift of life when he donated a kidney to a woman related to one of his parishioners at St. Andrew by the Bay in Annapolis.

East-side Samaritans

December 26, 2018
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News

Catholic institutions in East Baltimore are working to help address the systemic problems that lead to poverty and homelessness.

Gospel of Capra

December 10, 2018
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News

This year the Christmas classic “It’s A Wonderful Life” hit closer to home than ever for Managing Editor Paul McMullen.

Teach your parents

October 4, 2018
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News, Schools

Paul McMullen finds boundless inspiration from young people.

Solitude and solace

June 6, 2018
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News

After open-heart surgery, Paul McMullen’s gratitude is keener than ever.

Protect children, each and every one

April 5, 2018
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Child & Youth Protection, Commentary, Local News

Those who turn a blind eye to the children  who are victims of human trafficking; young refugees from Afghanistan or Syria; or the young ones among us who do not have ample food, clothing, shelter and education, contribute to their neglect.

Amen: Men of Letters

March 22, 2018
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News

Reading Archbishop Lori’s pastoral letter on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s principles of nonviolence prompted Paul McMullen to consider his actions – and inaction – on issues of race and discrimination.

Amen: Ecclesiastes and 1968

January 10, 2018
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Blog, Local News

Social media pronounces that there has never been this much discord and downright hate in our nation. I wasn’t around for the Civil War, but do recall the mess that was 1968.

The thin green line

December 11, 2017
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News

We are powerless, conversely, to stop acts of nature – God. We are, however, in position to help with the cleanup caused by both the divine and humanity.

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