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How did Jesus become the friend that everyone tries to avoid?
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How did Jesus become the friend that everyone tries to avoid?

Hanael BianchiSeptember 19, 20177 min read
Jesus is present from the moment I wake up, and he is with me until the moment I fall asleep at night. How do I interact with him? How much of that time do I ignore him?
Peter Claver vs. Immanuel Kant
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Peter Claver vs. Immanuel Kant

Bishop Robert BarronSeptember 18, 20175 min read
Immediately after caring for their physical and psychological needs, the saint commenced to instruct the slaves in the rudiments of the Christian faith.
Charter 15 years later
Charity in TruthChild & Youth ProtectionCommentaryFrom the ArchbishopNews

Charter 15 years later

Archbishop William E. LoriSeptember 15, 20175 min read
Since 2003, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has trained 292,639 adults who volunteer and/or work with children and young people. In addition, more than 44,000 students per year have been trained in child abuse prevention and reporting since 2003, as part of religion class in Catholic schools or in faith formation classes in our parishes.
Duties of a pastor/Incense at Mass
CommentaryQuestion CornerWorship & Sacraments

Duties of a pastor/Incense at Mass

Father Kenneth DoyleSeptember 15, 20174 min read
Father Doyle fields questions about a pastor’s duties and the use of incense at Mass.
School days, backup cameras, fun homework, and our brush with Dog Man fame (7 Quick Takes)
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School days, backup cameras, fun homework, and our brush with Dog Man fame (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerSeptember 14, 20174 min read
As I was walking our boys toward the school entrance yesterday morning, Leo ran on ahead to get inside. Daniel stayed back with me, but when we were still a distance from the school, he said, “Can you walk back to the car now?”
Talking birthday wishes and what a little boy wants to be when he grows up
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Talking birthday wishes and what a little boy wants to be when he grows up

Rita BuettnerSeptember 13, 20172 min read
It’s not often I get one-on-one time with one of my nieces or nephews, and I love learning more about each of them.
Light of Christ always there
CommentaryWit & Wisdom

Light of Christ always there

Father Joseph BreighnerSeptember 13, 20173 min read
Christmas does come every day because Christ comes every day. And when you and I live and love, give and forgive, the light of Christ comes through us.
A Moving Story, Part 2: Packing Party
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A Moving Story, Part 2: Packing Party

Robyn BarberrySeptember 13, 20176 min read
As I adjusted to life with the few necessities that would prepare our food, I kind of liked the simplicity of having less.
Catapulting into a new faith opportunity
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Catapulting into a new faith opportunity

Rita BuettnerSeptember 11, 20174 min read
God gives us each different talents. Some of us are better with cats or catechesis than catapults, but there’s a role for each of us.
Mothers are detectives, celebrating brothers, a lesson in humility, and a trumpet (7 Quick Takes)
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Mothers are detectives, celebrating brothers, a lesson in humility, and a trumpet (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerSeptember 8, 20173 min read
At the end of each school day, you might think that our children happily share every detail about recess, math class, lunch, what their teacher told them, and how many friends they made.
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