Catholic Review, Author at Archdiocese of Baltimore

July 2, 2013

The Real Jesus: Reading the Whole Gospel

In last Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus asked his disciples: “Who do you say that I am?” Hearing this passage, I was reminded of Ross Douthat’s argument that how people answer this question is the root of one of American’s greatest heresies. In his book, Bad Religion, he claims modern Americans too

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July 1, 2013

Child who underwent heart transplant dies at age 6

Teresa Bartlinski, a 6-year-old who underwent heart transplant surgery in late June, died July 1.

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July 1, 2013

News from Catholic schools

Here is a sampling of news and information from Catholic schools.

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July 1, 2013

Remembering Teresa’s life full of miracles

Our hearts are breaking for Teresa’s family.Their sweet, charming little girl, so full of life, so determined to live and live well, so loving and so loved, has gone to heaven.I cannot imagine the grief of her parents, her brothers, her sisters, and all who loved her so deeply. I

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June 30, 2013

Ask me about the ark and what fun it was to run a Bible camp

Every day last week when I picked Leo up from Bible camp, he was ready with a bag of stuff he had collected.And every day as I made a huge fuss over his craft, I spoke loudly enough for the volunteers standing nearby.“Isn’t this beautiful!” I’d say, as the glue

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June 30, 2013

An Open Letter to Catholics, With Love

Dear Friends in Christ, Earlier this week, the Supreme Court passed down two rulings which took yet another chunk out of the sacred institution of marriage, ordained by Christ and the Church, as well as society, which has recognized and protected it as unique throughout the history of our great

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June 28, 2013

Over nearly seven decades, Single clan sends 22 through St. Clement School

Darlene Zeiler was the second of nine of her siblings and one of 22 family members spanning two generations to grace the halls of St. Clement School.

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June 28, 2013

Playing God Part 3: Do no harm? End-of-life ethics in a ‘death with dignity’ culture

With advances in medical technology, end-of-life care has increased in complexity.

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June 28, 2013

Father C. Lou Martin to lead Glen Burnie parishes

After ministering as pastor of St. Clare in Essex since 2009, Father C. Lou Martin, 63, will become pastor of Holy Trinity, Church of the Crucifixion and Church of the Good Shepherd, all in Glen Burnie, July 1.

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June 28, 2013