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Give alms and financially fast this Lent
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Give alms and financially fast this Lent

Phil LenahanFebruary 29, 20244 min read
Generosity is a key part of our Christian journey, having a direct impact on our relationship with God and neighbor.
Question Corner: Are you relieved of the duty to attend Mass on Sunday at a certain age?
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Question Corner: Are you relieved of the duty to attend Mass on Sunday at a certain age?

Jenna Marie CooperFebruary 28, 20244 min read
An 80-something Catholic in good health who was capable of physically traveling to Mass would be just as bound to observe the Sunday obligation as their younger counterparts.
Love makes room
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Love makes room

George P. Matysek Jr.February 26, 20243 min read
Managing Editor George Matysek Jr. shares some personal reflections on welcoming a sixth child to his family.
‘You will never wash my feet!’
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‘You will never wash my feet!’

Greg ErlandsonFebruary 26, 20244 min read
In our highly polarized society that has divided everyone into “us” and “them,” the apparent incompatibility of the washer and the washee is exactly the point of the ad.
What is ‘Catholic Enough?’
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What is ‘Catholic Enough?’

Elizabeth ScaliaFebruary 23, 20245 min read
It’s a tricky but necessary thing to take time to sit quietly before the Lord while also putting your time and talent into service for Christ’s sake.
A Lenten lesson from a bicyclist
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A Lenten lesson from a bicyclist

Rita BuettnerFebruary 22, 20243 min read
Lent is young, and we have such a beautiful opportunity to grow in love for Jesus in the days ahead. What a wonderful journey this can be.
Feast for the senses: Bocelli makes Baltimore debut
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Feast for the senses: Bocelli makes Baltimore debut

George P. Matysek Jr.February 21, 20245 min read
Bocelli’s long-awaited appearance in Baltimore was a proud night for the city. Let’s hope he’s back soon.
Question Corner: Did Pope Benedict XVI validly resign?
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Question Corner: Did Pope Benedict XVI validly resign?

Jenna Marie CooperFebruary 21, 20244 min read
Pope Benedict clearly manifested his intention to step down; his resignation announcement was made at a meeting of the College of Cardinals and in front of several journalists.
Commoditization of funeral industry is hurting Catholic Church
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Commoditization of funeral industry is hurting Catholic Church

Michael R. HeinleinFebruary 21, 20244 min read
With fewer wakes, and with fewer clergy attending them, aren’t we missing out on a vital pastoral dimension of funerals?
Don’t wait too long to baptize your baby
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Don’t wait too long to baptize your baby

Cardinal Timothy M. DolanFebruary 20, 20243 min read
While I hardly propose returning to the two-to-three-week expectation — as laudable as I consider that — I do wonder if we are now waiting way too long to baptize our babies.
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