Many, if not most of you, have negotiated with Bill McCarthy. So you know that he is a tough negotiator. This morning I negotiated with Bill about the content of my talk. I was rightly afraid he’d steal what little thunder I have by recognizing Bishop-elect Parker and I’d be left without an applause line....Read More

The lesson to be learned from Pearl Harbor, a military chaplain said, is to be vigilant.Read More

This past weekend my husband and I went on a tour of (mostly) historic homes all decked-out for Christmas in Frederick. I "ooh"ed and "aah"ed at the lovely decorations, he puzzled over the architectural details, and we both admired the beautiful spaces, generally.In one of the houses, a volunteer answeredRead More

Father Peterson, who attracted international attention for using detective skills in uncovering a Marian crown of jewels, died Dec. 4.Read More