Stations of the Cross: Jesus’ passion takes on particular resonance in time of crisis April 3, 2020By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Arts & Culture, Feature, Lent, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore is home to many beautiful Stations of the Cross that tell the story of Christ’s Passion in compelling ways.
April is the perfect time to share these seven takes in rhyme April 2, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Happy National Poetry Month!
Spiritual communion helps connect Catholics to Christ April 2, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News “It’s a sincere prayer saying that you believe that Jesus is present in the holy sacrament,” Father Poston explained, “and you desire to receive him and love him. But since you can’t, you invite Jesus to come into your heart and soul and be with you.”
St. John Paul showed how to face suffering by embracing God, Mary April 2, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Remembering St. John Paul II and the 15th anniversary of his death, Pope Francis encouraged people to pray for his intercession and trust in Divine Mercy, especially during these “difficult days” of the coronavirus pandemic.
In the footsteps of St. Isaac Jogues April 2, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Coronavirus We can find solace in knowing that holy people such as St. Isaac Jogues have also been separated from reception of the Blessed Sacrament. Maybe we can find courage and perseverance in their example.
Fear itself April 2, 2020By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary So often in Scripture Jesus says to his followers and to us, “Be not afraid.” He’s not asking us to ignore our problems or neglect our loved ones or deny our feelings. He is inviting us to rise above our feelings of fear, to encounter the greatness and glory of God, and in a spirit of humility and contrition to open our hearts to him, perhaps as never before.
Vatican approves special ‘Mass in the Time of Pandemic’ April 2, 2020By Cindy Wooden Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, World News The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments has approved a special “Mass in the Time of Pandemic” to plead for God’s mercy and gift of strength in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Why must churches close and other coronavirus questions answered April 1, 2020By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore provides this list to answer some of the common questions regarding the coronavirus pandemic.
Archbishop Blair advises cellphones cannot be used to administer sacraments April 1, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, World News Administering the sacrament of reconciliation via cellphone is impermissible under church teaching, said the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Divine Worship.
Grief and loss in the time of COVID-19 April 1, 2020By Father Lawrence Johnson Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus, Guest Commentary Grief is an unwelcome but inevitable presence in our lives. And we will live through it.
No one is invincible: An unlikely coronavirus victim shares her story of struggle and survival April 1, 2020By Robyn Barberry Filed Under: Blog, Coronavirus, Unconditional So many Americans believe that only the elderly and the immunocompromised are capable of contracting and becoming gravely ill from Covid-19. I, too, believed I was invincible until I saw a social media post written by a high school classmate, Tiffany Vega-Gibson.
Hospital CEO conducts virtual meeting with Baltimore priests on coronavirus March 31, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News Speaking to more than 50 priests of the Archdiocese of Baltimore during a March 31 online presentation, Smyth pointed out that most COVID-19 patients exhibit no symptoms in the first two to five days after they are infected. That’s when the risk of spreading the virus is greatest, he said.
