Who speaks for Charlie Gard? July 20, 2017By Richard Doerflinger Filed Under: A More Human Society, Commentary We are morally obliged to accept treatment that offers benefit without entailing greater burdens. Catholic tradition does not teach a “vitalism” insisting that everything possible must always be done to prolong life.
Speeding through life July 19, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window It was a long summer evening, and I had a few errands to run. Both our boys wanted to come along with me, and I always enjoy having company.As we were walking between stores, the boys saw a long open stretch of sidewalk ahead of us, and they took off running. “Wait for me!” I […]
Loyola University grapples with murder of Dean’s List student July 19, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Colleges, Local News, News, Obituaries, Video Jesuit Father Brian F. Linnane, president of Loyola University Maryland, used Scripture and the sentiments of the grandparents who raised the deceased in attempting to make sense of the grisly murder of one of the college’s rising sophomores.
A word about a word July 19, 2017By Dorothy Tabeling Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary Last May, I earned a master’s degree in theology from St. Mary’s Ecumenical Institute in Roland Park. It was a new field of study for me, and I admit that I wasn’t really clear on the meaning of “theology” when I embarked on this endeavor. What kind of things would I be studying? Would all […]
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.