Kevin J. Parks shares some of his favorite visual memories from 2018.
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The year the tree fell
That single tree—a tree I had barely noticed before—was apparently such an obstruction between our homes that our paths had barely crossed. Once it was gone, we saw each other almost every day.
A new year, a fresh start
A lot of the typical resolutions have more to do with our exterior than our interior. I’d like to suggest a few resolutions that might improve your spirit and your mind.
Baking cookies, the truth of the moose, carrots for the reindeer, trains, and a Christmas joke (7 Quick Takes)
I can’t remember the last time I laughed as much while baking.
Longing for a savior: the world, humanity and Otto
As I was preparing my Christmas homily for my parishes of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Thurmont and St. Anthony Shrine in Emmitsburg, I was praying and reflecting on what to preach about, and a recent memory came to mind.As many of you who have read this blog before know very well (as do […]
Counting down to Christmas in 7 Quick Takes
Christmas is coming, and bit by bit we are getting ready.
Every Advent gives you another chance
God knows we fail and gives us another chance, in Advent and in Confession.
Lay leaders of the 2018 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal honored
In late November, Archbishop William E. Lori welcomed Ralph and Christine Arnold, and Dave and Kristen Kinkopf to his residence for a thank-you dinner in recognition of their service as 2018 Co-Chairs for the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal.
Rejoice—even in an imperfect Advent journey
It’s the third week of Advent, and Christmas—which seemed so far off just a few weeks ago—is looming large.
Christmas sweaters and lights, birthday celebrations, sharks, and rice (7 Quick Takes)
We were invited to wear ugly Christmas sweaters to a work meeting, and somehow I realized I didn’t own a Christmas sweater.
Singing for your supper at a Christmas carol-themed party
’Tis the season for Christmas treats, Christmas parties, and Christmas caroling. So why not wrap them all into one delectable, delightful experience?
Gotcha Day, what St. Nicholas brought, and sweet tastes of Christmas (7 Quick Takes)
Nine years ago today we met our older son. The past nine years have been the blink of an eye and yet forever, all at the same time.