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A letter to my baby – on my first day back to work

Dear Teagan, For almost a year, we have been together. First you lived inside of me; then, in my arms. I haven’t left your side for longer than a few hours since the day you were born. On Wednesdays when your brothers were with your grandmother, I had you
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First day: St. Louis School welcomes students with new needs, new offerings

“Each one of you should make up your mind that this is going to be the best year of school ever,” Archbishop Lori told the students.
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Murdered sisters committed lives to serving poor, vulnerable people in Mississippi

Both women religious worked at the Lexington Medical Clinic as nurse practitioners, caring for the impoverished people of Mississippi.
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The summer our son learned to ride a bicycle

This weekend I watched as our younger son took off on two wheels, flying along with confidence, excitement, and joy.Although I can ride a bicycle, I don’t know much about teaching someone how to ride. As far as I can tell the key is to get a bicycle, take off
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Godparents: chosen by God

I wish I could say we thought long and hard about choosing godparents for each of our children, but it’s simpler than that. Before our babies are even born, we know instinctively who we will choose. It’s almost as if God whispers their names in our ears and
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Godparents: chosen by God

I wish I could say we thought long and hard about choosing godparents for each of our children, but it’s simpler than that. Before our babies are even born, we know instinctively who we will choose. It’s almost as if God whispers their names in our ears and
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Catholic educators begin school year with prayer and call to spiritual renewal

The Catholic Schools Convocation attracted 1,400 teachers and administrators to the Seton Shrine in Emmitsburg.
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Movie Review: ‘War Dogs’

Two young Florida men become improbable arms merchants in “War Dogs”.
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Damascus patriarchs call for lifting of sanctions against Syria

hristian patriarchs residing in Damascus urged the international community to “stop the siege of the Syrian people” and to lift international sanctions.
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On My Mind (Vol. 4)

---1---Here I am trying to get back into this weekly feature I dreamed up when I started the blog. I’ve made myself a nice little template to use every week and I’ve come up with a shiny new image to include in it. Also, school is right around the corner,
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Retired Pope Benedict says it was his ‘duty’ to resign from papacy

Retired Pope Benedict XVI said he felt a “duty” to resign because of his declining health and the rigorous demands of papal travel.
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Mother Teresa’s legacy visible at Baltimore’s Gift of Hope

“She always gave you all of her attention if you talked to her – she was fully present," Sister Christea said.
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