One thing leading to another October 2, 2018By Father Eugene Hemrick Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary Bigmindedness looks at the connection between present concerns and future consequences, reminding us that one thing leads to another and to take seriously what that other might be.
Of weddings, funerals and sacred moments October 2, 2018By Father J. Collin Poston Filed Under: Blog, Dust and Dewfall May God help us to be open to the Holy Spirit, even if it is surprisingly coming through another person we may not feel is “qualified” or through a person we may not “like” or may not know.
Nativity parishioner’s lunch means rosary outside Catholic Center October 2, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News Outside the Catholic Center in downtown Baltimore, across the street from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Jen Ayres has prayed the rosary on her lunch hour most weekdays beginning in late August.
St. Therese’s little way: Taking up the bread and wine September 30, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Carrying the bread and wine to the altar is such a small thing to do—just a tiny step when you consider that the bread and wine then becomes the Body and Blood and Divinity of Jesus Christ.
The Trumpet of the Swan, early pumpkin carving, and how we celebrated our 14th anniversary (7 Quick Takes) September 28, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window What were your favorite books when you were a child? Our younger son’s current favorite is The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White.
The light we need September 27, 2018By Suzanna Molino Singleton Filed Under: Blog, Snippets of Faith Humans need light – that’s all there is to that. It is scientifically proven sunlight lifts our moods, and a good explanation as to why people generally feel happier and more energized in the summer.
Names and Numbers: Capital Campaigns, jubilarians, 9/11 observance make news September 27, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, Names and Numbers, News This latest installment of Names and Numbers includes women’s religious orders that contributed greatly to the Archdiocese of Baltimore, highlights school fundraising initiatives, as well as an observance of 9/11 with particular resonance in Harford County.
What I heard this summer September 27, 2018By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary I will report back to you what I’ve heard and how these heartfelt comments, no matter how hard they are to hear at times, will help to shape necessary reforms in our local Church and how they will inform my own contributions to the urgent conversations that are happening at higher levels of our Church.
Oktoberfest carries new meaning September 27, 2018By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary A visit with his aunt leads Catholic Review visual journalist Kevin J. Parks to discover more about his German heritage.
Notre Dame Prep remains perfect in field hockey September 26, 2018By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Notre Dame Preparatory School’s nationally-ranked field hockey team is making the most of its defense of the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference title, as the Blazers improved to 8-0 overall Sept. 25.
Hoops for Haiti September 26, 2018By Loyola Blakefield Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Missions Students from Loyola Blakefield in Towson recently participated in a mission trip to Haiti, where 80 percent of the population lives below the poverty level.
The way forward in an age of attention deficit September 25, 2018By Brett Robinson Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary Each new media technology has given the church new channels for sharing the joy of the Gospel, but the story has not always gotten through.
