When I heard that Catholic Charities of Baltimore had closed its international adoption program, I was so sad.

It’s fall! The leaves are starting to change, and we have pumpkins sitting on our porch, all ready for carving.

We have faith in our God who is bigger than any threat we can imagine.

“Aww, he’s so sweet,” I think as I bend down. “They’re just so innocent and cute when they’re sleeping.”

Our friend, Fr. Timothy Brown, S.J., celebrated a special Mass for my brother-in-law Eric, who died three years ago.

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!”

During these days when we are home most of the time, we find ourselves noticing outdoor creatures we normally don’t see.

Whenever it rains, we look outside for a rainbow.

In this pandemic time, when we can’t travel far or interact with all the people we want to be with, St. Thérèse can be a poignant source of inspiration. Her world may have been small, but her words and actions have touched thousands and thousands of hearts.

Last week I found myself longing for God’s grace. I decided I would try to find a way to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.