Pope Benedict says it’s absurd to question validity of his resignation

In a letter to an Italian journalist, retired Pope Benedict XVI said questions about the validity of his resignation are "absurd."
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Let’s start a new trend: Catholic Throwback Thursday

     Social media loves Thursdays. On Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram you will see lots of nostalgic photos being posted with the hashtag “tbt” or “ThrowbackThursday.” (#tbt #ThrowbackThursday)Like a walk down memory lane, lots of people are posting old photos that bring a smile to their faces on Thursdays. It has become
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New Harford County Public Schools superintendent a Mount St. Mary’s, Loyola alumna

Barbara P. Canavan, a graduate of Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg and Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, was named superintendent of Harford County Public Schools Feb. 24.
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Mount St. Joseph follows seniors to third straight BCL title

Appreciation of legacy helped make the Gaels’ third straight BCL tournament the sweetest of all Feb. 24
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Surprised by Sonic the Hedgehog

About a month ago my sister called with fantastic news: my 10-year-old niece landed the lead in Oliver. We were all excited, and John and I started talking about going as a family to see her perform.Flickr/Jeroen KrahThen it hit me. Oliver is about orphaned children growing up in poverty.
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Good Sam doctor offers tips on staying heart healthy

This February marks the 50th anniversary of American Heart Month.
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Talking vocations with a Jesuit (and a kindergartener)

 Last week I met a Jesuit who lives in Manhattan. Fr. Fred Pellegrini is a vocation promoter who was visiting Loyola University Maryland, and we ended up sitting down to talk.“Your vocation isn’t your career,” Fr. Pellegrini told me. “It’s about something much deeper within yourself. You might be a
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Weekly Wonder Tool: EZ Squeezees

Baby food containers have changed dramatically since I began spooning puree into my children’s mouths in 2009. With Collin, it was glass jars. With Frank, plastic tubs. And now that Leo is getting ready to eat solid food, the pouch is all the rage.Those little jars I got for Collin
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‘Service to others is the rent you pay on earth’ says Mother Lange Award recipient

Gwendolyn A. Lindsay has volunteered on more committees at New All Saints than she can remember.
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300 times

Friday’s blog was my 300th here.That’s no blogging record, but it was still a surprise to me. When my first blog was posted here March 1, 2012, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. Since then I’ve connected with so many wonderful people through this space, and I am so
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Reflections on joy at the Vatican: Celebrating the Holy Father’s feast day, new cardinals, and the surprise appearance of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

  “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead...” (1 Peter 1:3a)    There is nothing that brings more joy to my Church-loving heart than a special
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