Sometimes big brother knows best (but don’t tell him I said so)

During our commute home last night, Daniel spotted an almost empty bottle in the car—leftover from days ago. He had to have it.I don’t know what can happen if you drink something that’s been sitting in the car for days, but I'd rather skip it. And I told him so.Daniel
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To hear God’s voice, you have to listen

As I write this column, the events around the Boston Marathon are still unfolding. Allow me to share a true story. I know a couple from Minnesota, Darlene and Ron. Darlene is my official hair cutter.
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Minimum wage workers get Labor Secretary’s ear at Our Daily Bread

Nineteen people shared their stories with Seth D. Harris, acting U.S. secretary of labor, at a roundtable on minimum wage held at Catholic Charities' Our Daily Bread Employment Center.
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Master the moment, archbishop tells Mount graduates

Archbishop William E. Lori gave the commencement address at Mount St. Mary’s University May 12.
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Church of the Ascension celebrates centennial

The Baltimore County parish, established in 1913, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
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Sixteen men ordained as permanent deacons

Sixteen men were ordained to the permanent diaconate by Archbishop William E. Lori May 11.
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Sight Unseen: We Have An Advocate

With Pentecost upon us, I found a particular passage in the Gospel reading for this coming weekend from John (John 20:19-23) grabbing my attention. The disciples are locked in the upper room. They’re hiding from the Jews. They’re being harassed, threatened and persecuted for being associated with Jesus when he was
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Mount students positive role models for juvenile offenders

Students from Mount St. Mary's University spend Sundays volunteering with residents of the Victor Cullen Center.
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Wacky theater production to premier at St. Francis of Assisi School

Andy Bopp is working on his 11th musical for St. Francis of Assisi School.
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7 quick takes Friday (Vol. 10)

— 1 —When we enrolled the boys in preschool, I was surprised to discover just how much the teachers genuinely cared about our children. They share stories about our sons with me, celebrate their successes, offer advice, and don’t roll their eyes when I ask them not to tell my
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In Charles Village, parish food pantry puts fresh foods in focus

At Ss. Philip and James in Charles Village, produce from a new parish garden will supplement nonperishable goods available for people in need.
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