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December 4, 2013

Remembering and praying through our life story with our Christmas tree

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere we go....Three weeks from today. Once again, it's so hard to believe how time flies. We decorated our house during Thanksgiving week to be ready for the baby shower we had for our daughter Meighan last Saturday. George and Joseph set up

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December 4, 2013

The Joy of the Gospel

Just last week Pope Francis issued an extraordinary document called “Gaudium Evangelii,” meaning “The Joy of the Gospel.”

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December 4, 2013

Five priests share their advice for slowing down in Advent

The Christmas season is referred to in song as the most wonderful time of the year.

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December 4, 2013

The Clothing Wars, Part I

It began with a bargain – bribery, really.“Collin, if you get yourself dressed for school, I’ll get you a donut.”I know what you’re thinking – bad parenting – and in many ways, you’re correct. Promising food as a quid pro quo token is a big no-no. Offering a sugar-laden pastry

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December 4, 2013

In conversations with parishioners, pope reveals he once was a bouncer

In addition to having worked sweeping floors and running tests in a chemical laboratory as a teenager, Pope Francis revealed he also used to work as a bouncer.

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December 4, 2013

Immaculate Conception observed Dec. 9 this year

Because the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception falls on the second Sunday of Advent this year, the celebration will be observed the following day, Dec. 9.

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December 4, 2013

Catholic leaders say stormwater fee needs mending

UPDATED to reflect a change in the total assessment to parishes and schools.

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December 3, 2013

Lori: HHS mandate aims to drive wedge between church’s faith, worship

Defending the religious rights of the Catholic Church against the government’s contraceptive mandate is tied to the church’s ministry to those in need, Baltimore’s archbishop said.

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December 3, 2013

Nonpublic schools make push for business tax credit

Nonpublic school advocates are pushing lawmakers to pass a business tax credit they believe will help stabilize schools.

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December 3, 2013

Reflecting on our Advent journey four years ago

Four years ago today John and I boarded a plane for China.We had never flown together before—and never planned to. But our first child, our son, was waiting for us in China. And there was only one way to reach him. So to China we went.I felt a whole bundle

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