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March 28, 2019

An art history lesson, fun with words, and why these 7 Quick Takes are a 12th birthday gift

Our younger son brought home this beautiful pastel drawing of a cityscape. I don’t know what the assignment was or whether it’s inspired by a famous artist. I just know I love it.
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Three Western Maryland churches recommended to close

The proposed closure of three Western Maryland churches, all part of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish in Cumberland, was announced at Masses over the weekend of March 23-24.
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‘Unplanned’ isn’t fun to watch, but it’s necessary viewing

It’s an important movie that will challenge your thinking, even if you already consider yourself pro-life.
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Movie Review: ‘Unplanned’

The hard-hitting, fact-based drama "Unplanned" (Pure Flix) dares its viewers to confront the reality of what happens when a baby is aborted.
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Movie Review: ‘Dumbo’

The sight of a cuddly baby elephant taking to the skies is clearly meant to send spirits soaring in "Dumbo" (Disney), director Tim Burton's live-action reimagining of the 1941 animated classic
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Vandals, arsonists target French Catholic churches

Vandals and arsonists have targeted French churches in a wave of attacks that has lasted nearly two months.
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Bell at consecration?/ Children and same-sex marriage

Father Doyle fields questions about bells at the consecration and how to talk to children about same-sex marriage.
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