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December 2012

Tony Blair to give lecture at Loyola University Maryland

Tony Blair, the former prime minister of the United Kingdom, is expected to give the inaugural Hanway Lecture in Global Studies April 9 at Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore.
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Movie Review: This is 40

The supposed miseries of middle age - and of marriage - are showcased in the shrill comedy “This Is 40” (Universal).
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‘We’re not doing enough’

In a memorial service in Newtown, Conn., President Barack Obama pledged to do all in his power to end the kind of violence that struck the small town Dec. 14 when a gunman killed first his mother at her home and then 26 students and adults at a school before taking his own life.
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Teacher reflects on Newtown

After another violent attack, I pray for my students and for my strength as we try to learn in the midst of grieving the loss of many.
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Group raising funds in an effort to save Mount St. Mary’s men’s soccer

The Mount St. Mary’s University Goal Club is attempting to raise $250,000 by Dec. 31 to help save the men’s soccer program.
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Don’t disarm the innocent

I expect that the Catholic Review will have an editorial and articles denouncing guns following the tragedy in Connecticut.
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My Little Drummer Boy

 This year my husband and I have boldly decided to give our son the most taboo of Christmas presents: a drum set.  Are we crazy? Perhaps.  We blame love.After we deliberated about said drum set, our reasons for giving in selflessly to the desire of our young son’s heart outweighed
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St. Benedict parishioners spread Christmas cheer, help those in need

A line wrapped around the corner and extended down the street from St. Benedict in Baltimore Dec. 16 as people waited to enter the parish.
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In Glen Burnie, 600 gather as Baltimore Archbishop Lori marks Guadalupe feast

Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori called Our Lady of Guadalupe “a symbol of liberty” during a Dec. 16 Spanish-language Mass.
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Gun buyback program reclaims hundreds of weapons

A gun buyback program sponsored by Klein's ShopRite of Maryland yielded more than 450 weapons.
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Star of wonder, star of the Christmas play

  A few weeks ago Leo told me that he was going to be one of the three wise men. He was pleased that he would get to wear a purple robe and a crown and give a gift to Jesus. I’m just not sure he realized his role would be
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