No greater love October 26, 2017By Richard Doerflinger Filed Under: A More Human Society, Commentary, Respect Life In a moving commentary, the father of a fallen soldier says his son’s death was not the random victim of some meaningless accident. He deliberately risked his life to protect others. He was a hero.
The Least Religious Generation in U.S. History: A Reflection on Jean Twenge’s “iGen” October 26, 2017By Bishop Robert Barron Filed Under: Commentary, Word on Fire, Young Adult Ministry, Youth Ministry As late as 2004, 84 percent of young adults said that they regularly prayed; by 2016, fully one fourth of that same age cohort said that they never pray.
Beloved youth minister remembered at O’Dwyer Retreat House October 25, 2017By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Youth Ministry As Beth Rausch joined other music ministers in singing “Welcome Home,” friends and family gathered Oct. 20 at the Monsignor O’Dwyer Retreat House in Sparks to honor Rausch’s father, Mark Pacione, in a special way.
How we talk about death with our children October 25, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window I am not in any way an expert. I am just feeling my way and trusting that the Holy Spirit is leading us through these conversations.
New Mount president acknowledges its history, his own at West Point October 24, 2017By Mary K. Tilghman Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Trainor pledged a campus where everyone will be treated with dignity and respect and an environment free of sexual assault and harassment.
Autism: The next doorway — Pt. 2 October 20, 2017By Robyn Barberry Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional Frank has ASD. Also some incredible gifts and some intense challenges. And he probably won’t grow out of it.
Meeting new twin cousins, a free car seat, funeral preparations, and a Thomas Merton quote (7 Quick Takes) October 19, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window We dropped in on our new twin nephews and cousins this week. They are absolutely precious.
Baltimore Running Festival brings 15,000 by Basilica October 19, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Local News, News A change in the route of the marathon will allow the runners to take a glimpse of America’s first cathedral.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church at 25 October 19, 2017By George Weigel Filed Under: Blog, The Catholic Difference If you’ve not read it, this silver jubilee is a good occasion to do so. Then share the Catechism with a friend.
Products of Calvert Hall, Mount St. Joe help Bears down Ravens October 18, 2017By Jeff Seidel Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Local News, News Adrian Amos and Kyle Fuller combined their strength and intellect to hurt the Ravens. The Amos-Fuller connection is ironic in multiple ways.
Catholic wedding in Columbia unites 10 Hispanic couples October 18, 2017By Ian Round Filed Under: Hispanic Ministry, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News, Worship & Sacraments Half of the couples were from El Salvador, but Mexico and Colombia were also represented. The wedding was webcast for their families across Latin America.
Screen Time (in rhyme) October 17, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window A little poetry to mark an ordinary every day memory
