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Director of ‘The Star’ aimed for fresh look at Nativity
Behind the HeadlinesBlogCommentaryMovie & Television Reviews

Director of ‘The Star’ aimed for fresh look at Nativity

Christopher GuntyNovember 9, 20174 min read
Presenting the story of the Nativity from the perspective of the animals allowed the producers and director to see the well-known narrative from fresh eyes. In an interview for the “Catholic Baltimore” radio show, director Timothy Reckart discusses the goals of those who produced the movie, which opens Nov. 17.
A Q&A with a seminarian on his vocation to the priesthood
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A Q&A with a seminarian on his vocation to the priesthood

Rita BuettnerNovember 8, 20176 min read
During National Vocations Awareness Week, seminarian Tommy O’Donnell reflects on his vocation to the priesthood.
Agoraphobia and Mass attendance/ Is sign of peace required?
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Agoraphobia and Mass attendance/ Is sign of peace required?

Father Kenneth DoyleNovember 8, 20174 min read
In the latest “Question Corner,” Father Doyle fields questions on agoraphobia and Mass attendance, and whether the sign of peace is required.
French Catholic school had profound impact
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French Catholic school had profound impact

Christopher GuntyNovember 8, 20174 min read
In the early 1700s, Protestant settlers in Maryland had overtaken the Catholic settlers, and made the practice and teaching of the Catholic faith in the colony nearly impossible.
Ooh la la! Let’s have French onion soup for dinner
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Ooh la la! Let’s have French onion soup for dinner

Rita BuettnerNovember 6, 20172 min read
We don’t always have the time and money to slip away to a lovely French restaurant. So I decided to make French onion soup for dinner.
His gaze never turns away from us
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His gaze never turns away from us

Father J. Collin PostonNovember 6, 20174 min read
Being a humble servant is living out the wondrous, mystical reality that God’s gaze never turns away from us.
Teachers’ day off: A North Bay retreat
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Teachers’ day off: A North Bay retreat

Robyn BarberryNovember 6, 20174 min read
I went home feeling both relaxed and rejuvenated at the same time. I think a healthy dose of the outdoors does that to you and hold tight to my beliefs that God created our environment as a natural treatment of man-made stress.
One man’s spot in Book of Life
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One man’s spot in Book of Life

Father Joseph BreighnerNovember 3, 20173 min read
Phil Maher’s faith never wavered. When he died last month at the age of 93, it was his faith that saw him through death to eternal life.
Black Catholic History Month
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Black Catholic History Month

Archbishop William E. LoriNovember 3, 20173 min read
May the examples of Mother Lange, Father Uncles and others inspire us to follow in their footsteps on the journey for peace, justice and unity.
Farewell to soccer practice and Halloween, hello to stuffed peppers and November (7 Quick Takes)
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Farewell to soccer practice and Halloween, hello to stuffed peppers and November (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerNovember 2, 20174 min read
It’s November! How did that happen? I am hearing people mention Thanksgiving as if it’s just around the corner.
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