Praying after tragedy and remembering moments from our week (7 Quick Takes) June 29, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Please join me in praying for all those affected by the tragic shooting at the Capital Gazette.
Baltimore’s crisis pregnancy centers will not be forced to post government-mandated signs June 28, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, World News “I am reminded of a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that ‘the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice,’” Archbishop Lori said.
‘You are precious; I love you’ June 28, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary We cannot simply say, “Have a nice day,” to someone who is clinically depressed, and expect that to change his or her situation. But we can learn to identify warning signs (see box) and get help for those who are hurting.
Embrace the fullness this summer June 27, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Summer doesn’t always match the picture-perfect image of summer in my mind. Often, instead, it’s full of dripping popsicles, scraped knees, and overtired children who are up way too late giggling under the covers. But it’s full. And there is a richness to that.
Can a marriage survive when the air conditioner breaks? June 27, 2018By Suzanna Molino Singleton Filed Under: Blog, Snippets of Faith A hot day without air conditioning helps keep things in perspective.
Making a difference June 27, 2018By Effie Caldarola Filed Under: Commentary, For the Journey As the rhetoric heats up, people who work at the White House are being kicked out of restaurants. Entertainers make lewd jokes and hurl obscenities at the president. What’s happening to us?
Archbishop Lori praises Supreme Court ruling on pregnancy centers June 26, 2018By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, World News The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 June 26 that a California law that placed requirements on crisis pregnancy centers that oppose abortion violated the First Amendment.
Deaf community enjoys Mass with Archbishop Lori and deaf priest June 26, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Deaf Ministry, Disabilities Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate “What I cannot say with my hands, allow me to say with my heart,” Archbishop Lori said, as he began his homily, which was interpreted into ASL.
Archdiocese of Baltimore celebrates the Class of 2018 June 25, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The Archdiocese of Baltimore congratulates more than 2,300 graduates of 19 Catholic high schools.
Three new priests ordained for Archdiocese of Baltimore June 24, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Archbishop William E. Lori ordained Fathers William Keown, John Martínez and John Streifel in an ancient liturgical rite that lasted approximately two hours.
Staycationing, card playing, Buettner bucks for summer reading, and more (7 Quick Takes) June 22, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Going away on vacation is always amazing, but I am a huge fan of staycations, which is how the boys and I have spent our week.
Missionary Disciples: ChristLife discovers, follows and shares Christ June 22, 2018By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, Missionary Disciples, News People came from 36 U.S. dioceses as well as Canada, Mexico, Ireland and Singapore to participate in the ChristLife National Training Conference at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Ellicott City.
