New York, abortion and a short route to chaos January 29, 2019By Bishop Robert Barron Filed Under: Commentary, Word on Fire Abandoning the convictions of one’s conscience in the exercise of one’s public duties is precisely equivalent to “I’m personally opposed but unwilling to take concrete action to instantiate my opposition.”
Special Olympian ‘a light that shines’ at Gambrills school January 29, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Schools Gogue is in her 15th year as a valued member of the Incarnation community, where she works in the after-school program and volunteers as a classroom helper.
Take my breath away: Skiing, mountains and Christ January 29, 2019By Father J. Collin Poston Filed Under: Blog, Dust and Dewfall No matter how many times we may fall or mess up, Jesus is always right there to patiently lift us up, encourage us and give us new strength with his grace and his mercy!
Archbishop Lori leads Stations of the Cross during ‘Panama in the Capital’ event January 28, 2019By Norma Montenegro Flynn Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, World Youth Day Panama 2019, Young Adult Ministry, Youth Ministry As World Youth Day 2019 came to a close in Panama, about 1,400 young adults representing about 20 dioceses throughout the United States gathered Jan. 26 at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., to join in the joy, prayer and fellowship of the global event.
Board game fun, spiritual gifts, four-day weeks, Pokemon, and homemade soup (7 Quick Takes) January 24, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window We are at this magical age where we can play family board games with a fair amount of success.
Northeast Baltimore schools collaborate in service January 24, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Schools Five schools in Northeast Baltimore collaborated to collect canned goods for local food pantries, allowing the students a fun way to compete and serve others at the same time. In the 2018-19 competition, more than 10,000 cans were collected.
Sister Mary Clement Hemler dies at 86 January 24, 2019By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass was offered for Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul Sister Mary Clement Hemler Dec. 29, 2018, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg.
Rite of betrothal/ Praying for Pope Benedict January 24, 2019By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about the Rite of Betrothal and praying for Pope Benedict XVI at Mass.
$10 million to BOOST, more updates, as General Assembly begins January 24, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Schools Two weeks into the 2019 Maryland General Assembly, measures supported by the Maryland Catholic Conference are getting attention in Annapolis.
Door opens to Panama for Baltimore parishioner January 23, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, World Youth Day Panama 2019, Young Adult Ministry, Youth Ministry While Brandon “B.J.” Pinkney hopes to improve his prayer life at 2019 World Youth Day, it’s hard to imagine him coming home with any more gratitude than what he took to Panama.
Weekend retreat helps young men discern religious calling January 22, 2019By Rus VanWestervelt Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations A discernment retreat held at St. Mary’s Seminary in Roland Park attracted 16 participants considering religious life.
Yummy Imperfection: Trying a Koobideh kabob recipe January 21, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window, Recipes I’m always interested in duplicating a favorite dish at home to save a little money—and also because it’s fun to see what we can create ourselves.