Our older son is 10 today—double digits! It’s his golden birthday (10 on the 10th), and he has been counting down the days, of course.
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Director of ‘The Star’ aimed for fresh look at Nativity
Presenting the story of the Nativity from the perspective of the animals allowed the producers and director to see the well-known narrative from fresh eyes. In an interview for the “Catholic Baltimore” radio show, director Timothy Reckart discusses the goals of those who produced the movie, which opens Nov. 17.
A Q&A with a seminarian on his vocation to the priesthood
During National Vocations Awareness Week, seminarian Tommy O’Donnell reflects on his vocation to the priesthood.
French Catholic school had profound impact
In the early 1700s, Protestant settlers in Maryland had overtaken the Catholic settlers, and made the practice and teaching of the Catholic faith in the colony nearly impossible.
Ooh la la! Let’s have French onion soup for dinner
We don’t always have the time and money to slip away to a lovely French restaurant. So I decided to make French onion soup for dinner.
His gaze never turns away from us
Being a humble servant is living out the wondrous, mystical reality that God’s gaze never turns away from us.
Teachers’ day off: A North Bay retreat
I went home feeling both relaxed and rejuvenated at the same time. I think a healthy dose of the outdoors does that to you and hold tight to my beliefs that God created our environment as a natural treatment of man-made stress.
Farewell to soccer practice and Halloween, hello to stuffed peppers and November (7 Quick Takes)
It’s November! How did that happen? I am hearing people mention Thanksgiving as if it’s just around the corner.
The Handbook for the Recently Diagnosed with Autism: (Spoiler Alert: There is None)
I’m beginning to understand that Frank will require more intensive care than his brothers and sister. But what would be required of me in my new role? The first step for me is to figure out what he needs and how to get it to him.
Trick or treat: Procrastinating and still mostly winning at Halloween (Five Favorites)
How is it Halloween already? Here are five tricks-or-treats (you decide) as we head into this fun-filled holiday.
Chaperoning a field trip to St. Mary’s City, our first family hotel stay, a poetry reading, and The Irish Blessing (7 Quick Takes)
Ever been to St. Mary’s City? I hadn’t gone until this week when I chaperoned a fourth grade field trip there.
Preach the Gospel at all times (and without any exceptions)
Sharing our faith is also an inherent aspect of being a Catholic. Are you a Catholic? Do you believe it is good to be a Catholic? If so, how can you not share the faith with everyone?