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June 18, 2014

Q&A: Maryland Catholic Conference explains why you need to vote in the primary

The Maryland Catholic Conference is urging Catholics to head to the polls June 24.

June 17, 2014

20 ways to support loved ones as they grieve the loss of a baby

Last fall when my nephew Georgie passed away at 34 weeks in utero, I wasn’t sure how I could best support my sister and brother-in-law. When their friends and extended family asked what they could do, I didn’t feel I had much to offer. I'm still not sure I do.Recently,

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June 17, 2014

Government should not have a hand in redistributing wealth

Pope calls for redistribution of wealth, but who decides how much and when to stop?

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June 16, 2014

Lessons from a juggler

“I’m not coming to the circus,” I tell Patrick over the phone, referring to the Kelly Miller Circus being held on our farm that night.It had been the worst day I’d had in a long time, and I certainly didn’t need to add more drama to my life. Frank had

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June 16, 2014

Summertime beach music: All-time favorites from Billboard Magazine

Summer Music (Photo) Almost all of the school systems have closed for summer vacation, and folks of all ages are ready to enjoy the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. Everyone is ready for much needed downtime, with flip flops and suntans, hanging at the beach and the pool, and some

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June 16, 2014

Praying to be one, two Anne Arundel County parishes join

Parishioners of Holy Apostles and St. Joseph worshipped together as one community June 15.

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June 16, 2014

Catholics called to find special way to serve during Fortnight for Freedom

Faith-based charity is the focus of the third annual national Fortnight for Freedom, which begins June 21.

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June 16, 2014

Blog: Old Bay and Deacon Langan’s old-school thank-you

A seminarian who will be ordained June 21 writes managing editor Paul McMullen a personal thank-you for a tin of Old Bay.

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June 13, 2014

Superstitions, school’s out, the stuffed friend we didn’t win, juice boxes in Ireland, and Father’s Day (7 Quick Takes Friday)

—1—It’s Friday the 13th! Are you superstitious? I’m not. Not at all. But don't open that umbrella in the house! I grew up in a household where we were taught not to:- Put shoes on the table, even if they were unworn and still in the

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June 13, 2014

Soccer’s World Cup and the Handshake for Peace

“This partnership will join two of the world strongest brands... This handshake for peace in football is a great initiative, but it should actually be an example not only in football but throughout our entire society.” --Joseph S. Blatter, FIFA President at the 2012 FIFA Congress in BudapestIn a troubling

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