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Cousins for Christmas, a word and saint for the New Year, “Fanta Baby” on the menu, and more (7 Quick Takes)

January 5, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

We had so many cousins to enjoy over the Christmas break. There were gifts and food and football games.

A photographic year in review

January 3, 2019
By Kevin J. Parks
Filed Under: Blog, Guest Commentary

Kevin J. Parks shares some of his favorite visual memories from 2018.

The year the tree fell

January 2, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

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

December 31, 2018
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary

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)

December 28, 2018
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

I can’t remember the last time I laughed as much while baking.

Longing for a savior: the world, humanity and Otto

December 27, 2018
By Father J. Collin Poston
Filed Under: Blog, Dust and Dewfall

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

December 21, 2018
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

Christmas is coming, and bit by bit we are getting ready.

Every Advent gives you another chance

December 21, 2018
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

God knows we fail and gives us another chance, in Advent and in Confession.

Lay leaders of the 2018 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal honored

December 20, 2018
By Development Department
Filed Under: Appeal, Blog, Giving

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

December 16, 2018
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

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)

December 14, 2018
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

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

December 10, 2018
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

’Tis the season for Christmas treats, Christmas parties, and Christmas caroling. So why not wrap them all into one delectable, delightful experience?

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