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January 4, 2015

We might not be rocket scientists, or how high our baking-soda-and-vinegar rocket didn’t go (with video footage)

When I saw a rocket-building kit on a Christmas shopping trip, I knew we had to put it under our tree. It was only $10, and the box said it could go up to 100 feet! So John and Leo built it, and on a chilly day we walked to
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January 2, 2015

Remembering Mark Pacione: Part I: Stories from youth who were impacted during his local ministry

There is a light that can overcome the darkness; there is no darkness that can overcome the light...Photo collage made by Jeff Will-------“Young people are my ‘holy door’ always. They are the door to what is holy. They are the door to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. They are
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December 31, 2014

Maryland Catholic Conference commends death row commutations

The Maryland Catholic Conference commended Gov. Martin J. O’Malley’s Dec. 31 announcement that he will commute the state’s four remaining death sentences to life without the possibility of parole.
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December 31, 2014

12 favorite snapshots from 2014

Since I only post unidentifiable photos of our children, you might think finding 12 favorite photos to share from the year would be challenging. Instead, I had trouble narrowing it down to 12.But I really wanted to join Dwija at House Unseen, Life Unscripted for this fun linkup and this
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December 30, 2014

Jan. 1 is a holy day of obligation

The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Jan. 1, is a holy day of obligation.
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December 30, 2014

The morning offering: A New Year’s resolution for all

What is the first thought that enters your mind when you wake up? Is it what you watched last night on television or what you have to do at work that day? Is it your spouse or children? Do you reach for your phone and check Facebook or email? Or,
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December 28, 2014

Frederick’s last SSND says sisters’ legacy lives on with lay people

In 1976, the School Sister of Notre Dame’s Baltimore province allowed, for the first time, sisters to request their placements.
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December 26, 2014

An uncertain homecoming: When child suffers stroke, Esperanza Center steps in

Cinthia, an immigrant who lives in Baltimore, anticipated an April phone call confirming her two daughters, ages 9 and 12.
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December 24, 2014

Train gardens capture wonder of Christmas

Father Michael Carrion, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Baynesville, still pulls out the trains, trolleys and ceramic houses his father bought.
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December 24, 2014

Mary said “Yes!”

It's always incredible to me when I attend daily mass and hear a theme reinforced the following Sunday in other readings. It reminds me that Scripture is alive and well and can touch us deeply if we keep our hearts and minds open.For the fourth Sunday of Advent, we were
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December 23, 2014

This Christmas, embrace the chaos

“The Chaos Mass”That was the description Father Mike Triplett gave to the 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass I signed up to lector at my home parish, Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Essex. It is with affection that Father Mike uses the phrase, as he looks forward to the spirit
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December 23, 2014

Hyatt Regency, Target wrap Franciscan Center guests in warmth – one blanket at a time

This Christmas season, the Franciscan Center was able to distribute 500 blankets to guests.
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