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December 19, 2013

Catholic Review Column: And Many Will Rejoice at His Birth

As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord next week, let us pause to reflect on the blessings of the past year and to give thanks to God for His abundant love for us. For our Church, the gift of Pope Francis and his ministry, which has been marked by his pastoral care...
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Monsignor Miller, ‘mountain of a man,’ laid to rest

For 42 years, Ed faithfully fulfilled his ministry as a priest with great love and great enthusiasm, said Bishop Denis J. Madden.
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Ellicott City parish celebrates long history

Parishioners gathered Dec. 15 to celebrate the anniversary of St. Paul Church in Ellicott City.
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Parishes invited to host Cemetery of the Innocents

The coverage of our Cemetery of the Innocents Memorial at Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish in Middle River in the Names & Numbers section (CR, Nov. 21) omitted some very important information.
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Frederick County and west overlooked

Elizabeth Lowe's suggestions on ways to give back this holiday season (Review in the Pew, Dec. 15) are good but show a bit of parochialism, as the archdiocese extends beyond the boundaries of Baltimore.
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‘And many will rejoice at his birth’

May we allow the child in the manger to open our hearts to that love which is above every other love
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Countdown to Christmas: Six days left: Last day of exams, Christmas Eve Mass at John Carroll, family fun, dogs react to holiday hurries, today’s O Antiphon, and more classic Christmas hymns

    Seniors Travis and Lindsey strike a fun pose with Pope Francis by the John Carroll Campus Ministry Office after their exams.   Introduction: In the last Advent days leading up to Christmas, I will share some reflections, prayers, and music for you to enjoy during this very hectic holiday season.   Excitement in...
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7 Quick Takes Friday (A go-to Christmas gift, Clone Trooper birthday parties, a surprise holiday guest, and more)

— 1 —I haven’t finished my Christmas shopping, and I think that’s because I never officially started. Most years John and I sit down and make a list of everyone we need gifts for, and then we work from that. This year we never did that. We have Rubbermaid tubs
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