Men without conviction, churches without people February 8, 2018By George Weigel Filed Under: Commentary, The Catholic Difference Christianity is dying in western Europe. But the Gospel has power, and those who believe that, and preach it in the conviction that it can transform and ennoble lives, can still get a hearing.
Finding a new focus this Lent February 8, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Sometimes it takes a child to remind you of the challenges God places before us, the ways He wants us to refine ourselves more and more so we can be all He wants us to be in this world.
Grisez called ‘remarkable man’ whose work was ‘utterly true to the faith’ February 7, 2018By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries, Western Vicariate The late Germain Grisez, an influential Catholic philosopher, ethicist and moral theologian, was “a remarkable man” and a “very firm believer” whose faith “was unswervingly orthodox,” Jesuit Father Peter Ryan said Feb. 6.
Bread and butter and memories February 7, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Every time I spread butter on bread, I stop and think of our friend, Father Tom.
In praise of Catholic caregivers February 6, 2018By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M. Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Light One Candle It is important that Catholics remain confident in answering the call to serve while also upholding the beliefs that have been handed down to us by Christ.
The best Lent ever February 6, 2018By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, From the Archbishop When we look at Lent as the herald of a new springtime in our spiritual lives, then, I would hope, Lenten practices would no longer seem like unwelcome intrusions into our comfort. Rather, they are harbingers of hope for a more Christ-centered way of life.
A letter to my sleeping, mischievous baby February 6, 2018By Robyn Barberry Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional Robyn Barberry shares some words of wisdom with her little one.
Capital Gains: New facilities enhance high school experience February 5, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Several high schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore have added major new campus facilities.
IND adds to its tradition with fifth straight basketball win over Mercy, 39-30 February 3, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports The Institute of Notre Dame followed seniors Ja’Lyn Armstrong and Madison Dubose to their fifth straight win over Mercy High as more than 3,000 watched the 52nd annual rendition of their basketball showcase event.
Catholic high schools more affordable than most private schools February 2, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The 19 Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore continue to be more affordable than all but a handful of their private peers, as evidenced by the Catholic Review’s annual survey of cost of attendance among 41 nonpublic high schools in the archdiocese.
Names & Numbers: Celebrating Catholic Schools Week February 2, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore had plenty to celebrate during Catholic Schools Week, including winning artists, coaches and teams.
Fresh chocolate chip cookies, Groundhog Day, potato peeling, fun at the office, and more (7 Quick Takes) February 1, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Last weekend when I made chocolate chip cookies, I made a big double batch and ended up with way too many.
