December 2012 - Page 2 of 9 - Archdiocese of Baltimore

Mercy High Schools from across the nation hit the court for tournament

Mercy High School in Baltimore hosted a Mercy Christmas basketball tournament Dec. 27-29 with six other Mercy High Schools.

The Difference that CRS makes

On Sept. 14, a delegation of Hispanic and African-American diocesan leaders travelled to Ghana for 10 days. As we were warned, it was both a difficult and beautiful experience in many ways.

There comes a time in everyone’s life when one faces the sure reality that the situation at hand demands more than what we have. Can we agree, as a church, that today young people travel through an hour of time unlike any other era in human history?

Bel Air parish offers support to families affected by substance abuse

The only 12-step program in northern Maryland for the family members and friends of people addicted to drugs or alcohol is offered at St. Margaret, Bel Air.

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Catholic Review Column: Rebuilding Lives of Faith

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, a debate is underway about the best way to rebuild. Many residents of coastal areas that were devastated by that terrible storm would not only like to have their homes restored but also to re-build them so as to withstand future storms. No one can realistically imagine that Sandy...

Our Lady of Victory student plays Frederick Douglass in PBS series

Our Lady of Victory second-grader Anthony Hobbs wants to pursue acting.

Jan. 1 is a holy day of obligation

The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God will be celebrated throughout the archdiocese Jan. 1. A holy day of obligation, Catholics are obliged to attend Mass on the feast day or its vigil.

Rebuilding lives of faith

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, a debate is under way about the best way to rebuild. Many residents of coastal areas that were devastated by that terrible storm would not only like to have their homes restored but also to rebuild them so as to withstand future storms. No one can realistically imagine that...

December 26, 2012

The real meaning of Christmas

When I was a little kid, I didn’t seem to grasp the real meaning of Christmas. Christmas just seemed like a day to receive gifts.On Christmas Eve I headed over to St. Margaret’s Church in Bel Air for their 4:00pm Christmas Eve celebration before going to a relative’s house for

December 26, 2012

Don’t touch that tree

You might be tempted to pull out your Rubbermaid boxes and start packing away your decorations. Don’t do it. Christmas might be over, but the Christmas season is just starting.After fasting and doing penance for the four weeks of Advent (right?), I am not going to be content with one

December 26, 2012

’Tis the day after Christmas

’Tis the day after Christmas. We’re all pretty tired, Except for the boys, who are still rather wired. For now they are napping all snug in their beds, While visions of Superman run through their heads. They’ve eaten their weight in sweet candy and fruit, And one boy won’t change out of yesterday’s...