commeNTARY BlogOpen Window When your jug is nearly dry Rita BuettnerNovember 11, 20182 min read You wonder why God would ask that of you at a time when your jar of flour is nearly empty and your jug is nearly dry. BlogOpen Window A big birthday, an anniversary, the end of the scarecrow, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerNovember 9, 20185 min read Our older son turns 11 tomorrow. Eleven! It sounds so much older than 10. Archbishop’s MinistryChild & Youth ProtectionCommentaryFeatureFrom the Archbishop Archbishop Lori outlines path toward reform and renewal in the Catholic Church Archbishop William E. LoriNovember 9, 20182 min read We cannot allow the shame of the devastating failings we now confront to cause us to pause or in any way delay the essential work of the church — sharing God’s love, forgiveness and healing as we work also to promote common understanding, acceptance and mutual respect in a troubled world. BlogOpen Window Grieving Together offers couples support after miscarriage Rita BuettnerNovember 7, 20186 min read Grieving Together is both beautifully and practically written. It is, in fact, the book Laura and Franco wish they had had when they miscarried their third baby. BlogSaintsThe Work of Her Hands Hometown Saints: Baltimore Hispanic community celebrates St. Oscar Romero Emily Rosenthal AlsterNovember 7, 20183 min read The recent canonization of St. Oscar Romero was a moment of pride for many in our community. BlogOpen Window A mistake that turned out just fine Rita BuettnerNovember 6, 20182 min read This pot of slops wasn’t looking very exciting, so I pulled a packet of onion soup mix out of the pantry. Onion soup should be able to jazz almost anything up. CommentaryQuestion Corner Is annual confession mandated?/Can’t understand priest Father Kenneth DoyleNovember 6, 20184 min read Father Doyle fields questions about whether annual confession is mandated and not being able to understand a priest. BlogSnippets of Faith Me-me-me Birthday Prayer Suzanna Molino SingletonNovember 6, 20183 min read I’ve never done that before – prayed only for myself in a single prayer session – and yet it felt suitable. No way I could have survived 59 years without God. BlogOpen Window Leftover Halloween treats, autumn trees, limericks, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerNovember 2, 20184 min read How was your Halloween? Ours was spooky and fun. CommentaryWit & Wisdom Grateful for faithful examples Father Joseph BreighnerNovember 1, 20183 min read It’s good to remember the many, many good priests who inspired such generosity. Previous 1 … 157 158 159 … 216 Next