Like Mary, may we walk in faith, not knowing where God's Holy Spirit leads us, but trusting in his abiding love, care and fidelity.Read More

The world expects all people of religious faith to work with everyone for a better future, Pope Francis told representatives of major religions.Read More

If you want my vote, work to change the gun situation in the U.S. and show me that you can stand up to the NRA and the gun lobby.Read More

After a career in the federal government, Mark Wong wanted something new, so twice a week, he goes to the Franciscan Center in Baltimore to meet people in need.Read More

Have you ever been so frustrated by crime or the inability of law enforcement to make a solid difference? Many of us have when the police get some drug dealers off the street and it seems like two more pop up in their place. They return to the streets, defyRead More

A horror franchise once noted for its restrained use of violence and clever methods of building suspense reaches the point of creative exhaustion with its sixth chapter.Read More

It’s been a long time since I wrote about Leo. A year, to be exact. But, there’s a good reason for that. A VERY good reason. When I’m teaching creative writing courses, I tell my students that every story is rooted in conflict. I write “No problem = no story” inRead More

A few weeks ago a friend mentioned she would be selling handmade jewelry at a festival in Baltimore. Sarah is incredibly talented—she’s musical and artistic and a mother and so amazing in so many ways—so I was curious to see her work.I don’t wear much jewelry, but when I visitedRead More