A live nativity offers a lesson in joy December 15, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Open Window, Uncategorized Our fourth grader may have only had one brief job to do, but he embraced it wholeheartedly. He held the Star proudly and peered through the center of it with an enormous smile. His eyes, his smile, and his whole face were full of joy.
Finding patience in Advent December 15, 2019By Father J. Collin Poston Filed Under: Advent, Commentary, Dust and Dewfall When we complain about another, we often take a position of judgment. Yet only God is the ultimate judge, our Christ.
Pillar of Catonsville community still giving to St. Mark School December 12, 2019By Daniel Zawodny Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Advent, Feature, Local News, News, Schools Poisal-inspired wooden Santas are a staple in the homes of St. Mark graduates.
Supreme joy and a divine gift December 12, 2019By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Advent, Charity in Truth, Commentary Those who possess true joy are not deterred by their problems, by distress or by deprivation – their own or that of others.
The more, the merrier December 10, 2019By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Advent, Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Marriage & Family Life, Parenting As the Christmas season approaches, George Matysek shares the joys of having five children age 5 and under.
The gift of a ‘banana tree’ December 9, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Advent, Commentary, The Domestic Church During this season of giving, as we thoughtfully select gifts for people we know and love – and maybe even for strangers – how wonderful to consider that a gift may bring joy not just in the moment of opening, but also for years to come.
No sales pitch required December 8, 2019By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Advent, Commentary, Wit & Wisdom The world may or may not believe what we say. But the world will believe what we do. Do we live in such a way as to allow the God born once in a manger to live fully in us?
Advent: Finding purpose in expectant waiting December 7, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Open Window When my husband and I were matched with our son, we thought we might travel to China to adopt him in just a few short months. But it turned out to be a much longer process.As the months dragged on and the wheels of bureaucracy moved slowly on both sides of the world, I grew […]
Observation of Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception will be Dec. 9 December 6, 2019By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Advent, Local News, News Catholics are encouraged but not obligated to attend Mass Dec. 9 in honor of the observed solemnity. As always, Mass attendance on Sunday is obligated.
Celebrating St. Nicholas Day, accepting Advent as it comes, name tags, skating, and more (7 Quick Takes) December 5, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Open Window Happy St. Nicholas Day! Every year we leave our shoes by the door the night before his feast day, and we wake up the next morning to treats in our shoes.
The four Ps of Advent December 5, 2019By Father J. Collin Poston Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Dust and Dewfall Father Poston offers some tips for making the most of this Advent season.
Approach Advent with a sense of wonder November 30, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Open Window It’s almost impossible not to get caught up in the busyness of the season. So, maybe instead of resisting, we should lean into all of it. Maybe we can embrace the fullness of Advent and soak it all in.
