The Things We Do for Love, Part One: Play Their Game February 27, 2018By Robyn Barberry Filed Under: Commentary, Unconditional One of my favorite spiritual images is the one of the angel guiding the children across the broken bridge. Just as Jesus does that for all of us, parents must do that for their children.
‘Father Mac’ taught history, served as athletic chaplain at Loyola University Maryland February 27, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Jesuit Father Francis G. McManamin, who taught history at Loyola University Maryland but was more visible serving as a chaplain to the Greyhounds’ athletic teams, died Feb. 24.
Catholic schoolteachers’ job fair set for March 10 February 26, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The teachers’ job fair will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Immaculate Conception School in Towson. Principals and representatives from archdiocesan elementary and high schools will be on site to meet with those in attendance.
Living Biblically February 26, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary If “Living Biblically” can get people thinking and talking about living a life of faith, it might be a good thing, overall. For now, CBS has ordered 13 episodes, and the producers hope it gets picked up for a second season.
Sen. DeGrange honored at ‘Catholics in Annapolis’ reception February 26, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News About 300 people from around the state converged Feb. 22 on the capitol for briefings on issues of interest to Catholics before meeting with local legislators.
Archbishop Lori returns to Morgan State for Black History Month celebration February 26, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate, Video Archbishop William E. Lori returned to the campus of Morgan State University in Baltimore for a special ecumenical service during Black History Month.
Mount St. Mary’s University, St. Maria Goretti High School enter guaranteed admissions partnership February 26, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Western Vicariate St. Maria Goretti students who meet defined requirements are guaranteed admission to Mount St. Mary’s. Students who meet the criteria will receive, at minimum, a $22,000 four-year award, with a total value of $88,000.
A small and simple gesture of sympathy February 25, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window A batch of cookies. There’s nothing extraordinary about it. But sometimes when you feel you can do nothing, you look for one small thing you can do.
A sleepover phone call, Year of the Dog festivities, a birthday party venue change, and a surprise autograph (7 Quick Takes) February 23, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window I realized I’m a very uneven party thrower. I go way over the top ordering stickers to make Hershey kisses into Dog kisses, but I don’t start food prep for the party until about an hour before guests arrive.
Illustrated family portraits February 23, 2018By Robyn Barberry Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional Robyn Barberry has fun with an illustrated image of her family.
Conscience and grace: A Lenten meditation February 22, 2018By George Weigel Filed Under: Commentary, The Catholic Difference Lent calls us to embrace the humility of the Gospel publican and confess that we have sinned, knowing that God’s mercy can heal what is broken in us if we cooperate with his grace.
The Oblate Sisters of Providence: An American story February 22, 2018By Diane Batts Morrow Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Commentary, Guest Commentary In responding to the call of their teaching mission, the Oblate Sisters nurtured the minds and souls of black folk, the very elements of black existence white society routinely denied.
