Finding happiness in the simple things
Commentary
Eucharist: Sacrament of unity
Pundits often remind us that our nation is badly divided – politically, culturally and economically. We can scarcely agree on anything, even fundamental truths and values. Nor do we hesitate to assign blame for these divisions. Anyone with an electronic device can join in the fray and many do. Few offer suggestions for healing these […]
Miracles are everywhere
The other night, just as I was about to turn out the light at bedtime, my sons started asking about miracles.
Seven surprising places to find God this summer
Here are seven places you might delight to encounter God with your family this summer.
Laying the groundwork for peace
Imagine also if we put the same effort that has characterized the pandemic response into achieving world peace, or addressing climate change, or alleviating poverty in general.
The Visit of the Cicadas
A poetic tribute to Brood X, the 17-year cicadas
Summer foods, pasta art, and partying with cicadas (7 Quick Takes)
It’s June, and every day I answer the question, “How many school days are left?”
Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque and First Friday Devotions: The Year of the Eucharist
The heart is the center of our being. and the seat of our emotions and love. The Sacred Heart of Jesus symbolizes his great love for humanity.
Sensitive to incense/Words of consecration
Father Kenneth Doyle fields questions about the use of incense and the words of consecration.
The oldest cathedral and the newest challenge
It’s now the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, but for native Baltimoreans of a certain vintage (like me) it is, was, and always will be “the Old Cathedral:” the first of its kind in the United States
Going buggy with Brood X
Brood X is to the normal summer cicada what King Kong is to Tarzan’s Cheeta: something else entirely.
Savor the moment
As St. Pius closes, I’ll be thinking of the students whose time there was cut short and all those grieving that loss. And I’ll be holding onto my memories – and the friendships and connections I have thanks to my time there.