A Mass confusion July 17, 2017By Greg Erlandson Filed Under: Commentary, Worship & Sacraments With organ, guitar, drums or silence, it is our unity with the Lord that should be the pulse we quicken to.
Edgewater pastor retires after 25 years of priesthood July 17, 2017By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Local News, News, Retirement In retiring July 9, after 11 years as pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual help in Edgewater and 25 years as a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Father Joseph Cosgrove received an answer to a prayer he had offered before his ordination.
A Reflection on the Blessed Mother: “Do whatever he tells you” July 15, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window I always remember the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel because my brother Ricky married his wife, Christina, 12 years ago that day. They had a gorgeous wedding. But John and I often laugh remembering that day.You see, their wedding was supposed to be a breeze for us. Neither one of us was in […]
Summer fun, sushi, Pokemon, Italian ice, board games, and fencing (7 Quick Takes) July 14, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window ~1~ Our sitter from last summer started back with us this week, and the boys have had a blast. They are staying busy at playgrounds, riding bicycles, baking, building ropes out of duct tape, getting snowballs, going to the library and the dollar movie, and doing who knows what else. The other day they caught […]
Sister Mary Ita Lashley, vowed member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, dead at 102 July 13, 2017By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Mary Ita Lashley died peacefully on June 21, 2017. She was 102 years of age and lived the religious life she so desired.
Black Catholics at congress urged to ‘listen, learn, think, act and pray’ July 11, 2017By Jean Gonzalez Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate United by the words of the prophet of social justice, Catholic Church leaders urged black Catholics to become active, just disciples of Christ. The Archdiocese of Baltimore had a strong presence at the conference.
Rest and the exercise of our souls July 10, 2017By Father J. Collin Poston Filed Under: Blog, Dust and Dewfall When our souls are stretched, even if to their breaking points, carrying our crosses, may we come to Jesus, who repairs, renews, restores and refreshes our souls.
Young adults invited to rekindle faith at Washington event July 10, 2017By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Campus Ministry, Eastern Vicariate, Local News, News, Young Adult Ministry Young adults looking to rekindle their faith, draw inspiration or have a chance to meet others searching for deeper meaning in life are invited to attend a major gathering of young adults and young families set for July 22 in Washington, D.C.
What’s for dinner? Just wait and see. July 10, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window When I came home at the end of a full day, our children were stalking the kitchen, looking for food. And I had no idea what I would be making for dinner.It’s a good thing I always have chicken in the freezer, I thought. As I pulled it out, though, I noticed the date on […]
Coffee & Doughnuts with Keith Vander Kolk July 8, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Coffee & Doughnuts, Local News, News The Catholic Review sits down with Keith Vander Kolk, president and CEO of St. Agnes Healthcare in Baltimore.
Being a tourist in our own town, Pokemon fun, chili paste, the Fourth of July, and more (7 Quick Takes) July 7, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window ~1~ Do you call those flying insects that light up fireflies or lightning bugs? I call them fireflies, but my mother says they are lightning bugs. I can’t decide why I don’t use the same term she does. ~2~ I have been off from work this week and enjoying my staycation with our boys. This […]
Father Callahan, longest-serving pastor of St. Margaret in Bel Air, dies at 80 July 6, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Local News, News, Obituaries “He was a great intramural football player, tough as nails,” Deacon Patrick Goles said of Father Callahan. “He was a hard-nosed pastor, too. He knew what he wanted. Do the right thing, and let the chips fall where they may. That’s how he lived.”