Catholic Review, Author at Archdiocese of Baltimore

December 8, 2014

Mount St. Mary’s University appoints new president

Following a six-month national search, leaders of Mount St. Mary’s University announced Dec. 8 that Simon Newman has been named the 25th president.

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December 6, 2014

For Carroll County evergreen farmer, the perfect Christmas tree is one that brings happiness

“Everyone, I have an announcement!” shouted Michael Ryan to the crowd of 40 milling outside his red wooden barn.

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December 6, 2014

Four steps for keeping your Christmas tree fresh

Michael Ryan, 81, owner of the Clemsonville Christmas Tree Farm in Carroll County, offers the following tips for keeping your cut Christmas tree fresh.

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December 5, 2014

We need more “wise men” to seek the Lord

Often, when we think of the story of Christ’s birth, we mash up the Lucan narrative with Matthew’s version.

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December 5, 2014

Advent ritual – Week two

The following Advent wreath prayer is intended to help busy households make Advent a prayerful time.

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December 5, 2014

Sacred and human: New Washington art exhibit shows both sides of Mary

A new exhibition of Western European artwork portrays Mary during the 14-17th centuries.

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December 4, 2014

Reflecting on our Advent journey 5 years ago: Flying to China

You might think that because John and I have traveled twice to China, we are great travelers.It’s not true.Five years ago today when John and I boarded the plane to travel to Beijing, we had been married for more than five years, and we had never flown together. Only the

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December 4, 2014