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January 31, 2013

Baltimore archbishop challenges students to think about vocations

Archbishop Lori addressed nearly 700 St. Margaret students Jan. 29 during a Catholic Schools Week vocations event.
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Good news for veteran pictured on Review cover

Readers of the Catholic Review might be familiar with Brendan Marrocco, the Iraq War veteran who is making national news after undergoing a rare double arm transplant at Johns Hopkins Hospital in December.
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Better examples of faith other than practices of indulgences

I was taken back when a two-page spread (CR, Jan. 24) encouraged us to seek indulgences during the Year of Faith.
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Put the president’s words in context

An article (CR, Jan. 24) about President Obama’s inauguration day cited a prayer service, the use of historic Bibles and an inaugural address “dotted with references to God-given societal rights and obligations.” The president was quoted calling for the “defense of our most ancient values and enduring ideals.”
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In the presence of love

Now it’s time for love and romance! Last week I wrote the tragic column (check it on line) about cyber-bullying- how one boy’s bullying of a young girl led to her suicide.
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How do I go to confession after not going for many years?

After “Bless me, Father, for I have sinned” - even if they get that far - there are millions of Catholics who don’t exactly know what to say next.
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Ravens player says his Catholic faith plays ‘huge role’ in life, career

Ravens safety Sean Considine says his Catholic faith has played a huge role in his family and career.
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Catholic chaplain to the Ravens describes spiritual team, never misses a second of games

UPDATED: Hard-hitting Baltimore Ravens also have gentle, spiritual sides, says Catholic chaplain.
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We Must Treasure, Promote and Support Catholic Schools

As I stood on the altar behind Bishop Rozanski and peered out over his right shoulder Tuesday afternoon into a sea of smiling and inquisitive children’s faces, one thought continually raced through my mind. We are truly blessed as a faith community to have Catholic schools. Bishop Rozanski was presiding during Mass at
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