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A bedtime surprise
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A bedtime surprise

Rita BuettnerOctober 15, 20203 min read
“Aww, he’s so sweet,” I think as I bend down. “They’re just so innocent and cute when they’re sleeping.”
Marrying an ‘anti-Catholic’/ How ‘extraordinary’ should ministers be?
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Marrying an ‘anti-Catholic’/ How ‘extraordinary’ should ministers be?

Father Kenneth DoyleOctober 14, 20204 min read
Father Doyle fields questions about marrying an ‘anti-Catholic’ and extraordinary ministers of holy Communion.
A special family Mass, finches taking flight, and pretzel presents (7 Quick Takes)
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A special family Mass, finches taking flight, and pretzel presents (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerOctober 10, 20205 min read
Our friend, Fr. Timothy Brown, S.J., celebrated a special Mass for my brother-in-law Eric, who died three years ago.
Cobra Kai and the transformative power of mercy
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Cobra Kai and the transformative power of mercy

Father T. Austin Murphy Jr.October 9, 20204 min read
Cobra Kai has been a nice illustration of what can happen when we let go of the past and the devil’s desire to keep reminding us of it.
Living the Gospel of Life
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Living the Gospel of Life

Archbishop William E. LoriOctober 9, 20204 min read
We must not allow ourselves to be deluded into thinking that death is the way to deal with social challenges we face.
Catholic Women’s Conference is “Made for JOY!”
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Catholic Women’s Conference is “Made for JOY!”

Rita BuettnerOctober 8, 20203 min read
Women from around Maryland will gather from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at St. Joseph Fullerton Catholic Church in Nottingham, Md., for “Maryland Catholic Women’s Conference: Made for JOY!”
Birthdays are blessings from God
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Birthdays are blessings from God

Suzanna Molino SingletonOctober 8, 20203 min read
Instead of batting away attention, laying low and not wanting to make a big deal of it, celebrate your birthday. You’re worthy!
Racism town halls call all to action
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Racism town halls call all to action

Christopher GuntyOctober 7, 20204 min read
Whatever the color of your skin, if you want to be part of the solution, a good place to start would be to participate in the town hall Oct. 26. Vote Nov. 3. And then take action in your community to make things better.
Practice forgiveness, extend mercy
CommentaryWit & Wisdom

Practice forgiveness, extend mercy

Father Joseph BreighnerOctober 6, 20203 min read
Practice living each moment with the power of God. And in so doing, you and I are constantly becoming the very love of God himself.
Did Jesus rise ‘again’?/ Unwanted religious articles/ Catholics and voting
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Did Jesus rise ‘again’?/ Unwanted religious articles/ Catholics and voting

Father Kenneth DoyleOctober 6, 20203 min read
Father Doyle fields questions about Christ’s resurrection, unwanted religious articles and voting.
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