Commentary & Columns CommentaryQuestion Corner Stephen Hawking and the pope/Prayer for end to terrorism? Father Kenneth DoyleMarch 27, 20184 min read Father Doyle fields questions about Stephen Hawking and prayers for Russia. Read More CommentaryGuest Commentary Uncut Diamonds: Priestly formation in an era of epochal change Monsignor Andrew BakerMarch 27, 20184 min read When I arrived at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary as the rector three years ago, I thought I knew how to answer the question of how someone becomes a Catholic priest. I was wrong. Read More BlogUnconditional The Things We Do for Love, Part 3: Go on Adventures Robyn BarberryMarch 26, 20183 min read I wasn’t there because I’m a big fan of Gravedigger (though an enormous remote control version patrols our house regularly), I was there because my boys were into monster trucks, and I’m their biggest fans. Read More BlogOpen Window The joy of snow days, when St. Anthony comes through, March Madness limericks, and other inspiration (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerMarch 23, 20184 min read Just when we thought winter was over, the snow arrived! And, I have to admit, I loved the surprise. Read More CommentaryGuest Commentary Women’s History Month: The Daughters of Charity Denise GalloMarch 22, 20184 min read Women’s History Month is the perfect time to celebrate the legacies of the many congregations of women religious who pioneered health care, education and social services in the United States. Read More AmenAmen McMullen CommentaryCommentaryLocal News Amen: Men of Letters Paul McMullenMarch 22, 20184 min read Reading Archbishop Lori’s pastoral letter on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s principles of nonviolence prompted Paul McMullen to consider his actions – and inaction – on issues of race and discrimination. Read More BlogOpen Window Failing and succeeding and praying through Lent Rita BuettnerMarch 21, 20183 min read I love Lent. I look forward to it. Going into Lent, I always have plans and ideas for how it could be an amazing journey. Read More BlogUnconditional Toys R Us: Where a kid got to be a kid Robyn BarberryMarch 19, 20185 min read Robyn Barberry laments the loss of a venerable toy store chain. Read More BlogOpen Window Rock, paper, scissors…champion! Rita BuettnerMarch 18, 20183 min read It all started Saturday morning as Daniel and I were driving to his First Communion Workshop. Read More BlogOpen WindowRecipes A little slice of Ireland: Irish soda bread recipe Rita BuettnerMarch 16, 20182 min read It’s not St. Patrick’s Day until I’ve filled the house with the smell of freshly baked Irish soda bread, full of that distinctive caraway seed flavor and the soft raisins. Yum. Read More Previous 1 … 253 254 255 … 293 Next