In this Christmas season, Christians are often reminded that Christ is the “Prince of Peace” foretold by the prophet Isaiah. We sing songs of peace on earth and good will toward all. But what does it mean to be a peacemaker? What are practical ways to heal the divide?
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Pilgrimage for the Sea Services Mass celebrated at Mother Seton’s shrine
The special Mass brings together members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines and Public Health Services with family and friends to join in prayer to thank St. Elizabeth Ann Seton for her protection and ask for her continued intercession for the country, the safety of all those at sea and for those who have fallen while serving their country.
Emmitsburg ‘angel’: Travelers in distress find St. Anthony Shrine fortuitous crash site
Candida Montilla came upon the woman she describes as her guardian angel by accident – literally.
Deacon Kady’s path to priesthood included Saudi Arabia, footsteps of St. Paul
“Scott is a marked man, a good man,” Father Gauchat said. “There’s an integrity about him, a peace, a maturity. I’m proud that he hung in there.”
Approaching retirement, Monsignor Luca leaves monumental legacy of parish expansion and pastoral sensitivity
“Monumental” is an apt description of Monsignor Joseph L. Luca’s accomplishments at St. Louis Parish in Clarksville.
Treasured artifacts that belonged to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton return to Emmitsburg
“They’re here to help us tell her story and make Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton more relatable,” said Rob Judge, executive director of the Seton Shrine.
Love connects China with Frostburg
Francis Tam grew up in Macao, China, where his family tried to find a bride for him. After he took a teaching job at Frostburg State University and settled in Allegany County, he met Margaret McGann and realized that his family’s choices of prospective wives were not right for him.
Father Thomas Gills, retired Air Force chaplain, recalls ‘powerful ministry’ to wounded and dying
“You’re face-to-face with 19- and 20-year olds who had lost an arm or both arms, a leg or both legs, and writhing in pain,” Father Gills said, “and you would just touch them through prayer and somehow God would work through those prayers to lift them up and give them renewed hope and an optimistic view of the future.”
Monsignor Paul Byrnes, ‘super pastor’ to Western Maryland, dies at 84
Monsignor Paul Byrnes, who was known for years as the “super pastor” of Western Maryland, died Aug. 19 at his home along Deep Creek Lake. He was 84.
Pandemic turns REAL for Libertytown youth volunteers
During the week-long outreach, 33 volunteers worked at five job sites including a home in New Windsor.
‘Music heals:’ Frederick County music minister’s podcast sponsors relief fund
Pastoral musicians and liturgical music publishers have jumped in to help struggling church musicians through “As Music Heals,” an emergency assistance fund.
Closing Masses held in Cresaptown, Mount Savage
Our Lady of the Mountains Parish celebrated the final Mass at St. Ambrose Church in Cresaptown Jan. 25 and the final regular Mass at St. Patrick, Mount Savage, the following day.