“Every day is the same,” one of my boys said sadly the other day.
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Five ways to pandemic-proof your Christmas
Yes, it’s true that the coronavirus pandemic will upend many of our most cherished Christmas activities, but this trying time is a good one in which to rediscover some often-overlooked Christmas traditions that are perfect for our socially distant age.
Photo-shoot dreams, dragons, beef stew, and more (7 Quick Takes)
Last night I looked at my calendar for today and realized I had signed the boys up for a photo shoot outside our elementary school.
‘Like a ministry to me’: Catholic Charities leader first layperson to receive Valenzano Award
At Catholic Charities, Maryland’s largest provider of social services, O’Donnell spent six years as a senior administrator; eight as director of its Community Services Division; and the last six as assistant director and chief administration officer.
Learn more about vocations during National Vocation Awareness Week
During National Vocation Awareness Week Nov. 1-7, the Archdiocese of Baltimore will offer daily video reflections.
Teacher of the Year keeps bringing the beat to Slade students
Karin Abbott’s creativity, passion and resourcefulness come in handy as she faces a series of educational challenges unique to our time.
Berger Cookies, skating through virtual schooling, and more (7 Quick Takes)
We might not have milk or pasta, but at least we have Berger cookies.
St. Damien’s relatives speak up against criticism of saint’s statue in U.S. Capitol
Upset by the suggestion raised by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, that St. Damien was a white supremacist colonizer, two of the saint’s Belgian relatives, representing his extended family, wrote her an open letter Aug. 20.
‘Moby-Dick’ and the online search for identity
A million comments and tweets appear every second seeking attention, a kindred spirit, a witness. Each communique from the keyboard of users worldwide is one more shout into the abyss waiting for an echo of acknowledgment.
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.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Sean Callahan discusses Catholic Relief Service’s outreach during pandemic
Sean Callahan, president and CEO of Baltimore-based Catholic Relief Services, talked with George Matysek Jr. about how the U.S. bishops’ international humanitarian relief agency is providing much-needed assistance in developing countries hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
Making a real hash of things
Maybe today you’re looking for something even more important than hash browns. Maybe you’re searching for hope or peace or comfort or an answer to a difficult problem.