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Tom Wilkinson, Forest Whitaker and Usher Raymond, aka Usher, star in a scene from the movie "Burden." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association rating is R -- restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. (CNS photo/101 Studios)

Movie Review: ‘Burden’

John Mulderig
February 27, 2020
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The rough atmosphere of writer-director Andrew Heckler’s drama “Burden” makes it anything but a family film.

This year is leap year and so February 2020 has 29 days. The extra day we get approximately once every four years is a way to adapt the calendar year to the astronomical year. The present system of calculating the leap years was designed around fixing the date of Easter. (CNS photo/Rosanna Aguilera, San Angelo Standard-Times via Reuters)

Leap year’s extra day has a Catholic origin

Donis Tracy
February 27, 2020
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Did you know the present system of calculating the leap years was designed around fixing the date of Easter?

Jean Vanier, founder of the L'Arche communities, appears in the documentary "Summer in the Forest." For the adults with disabilities who are the core members of L'Arche, news that Vanier sexually abused six women over a 35-year period hit particularly hard. (CNS photo/Abramorama)

Intellectually disabled L’Arche members react to news of Vanier abuse

Michael Swan
February 27, 2020
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For the adults with disabilities who are the core members of L’Arche, news that Jean Vanier sexually abused six women over a 35-year period hit particularly hard.

SAVE THE DATE: St. Michael Fall Retreat

Archdiocese of Baltimore
February 26, 2020

Missionaries of the New Evangelization Monday: “Ask and You Shall Receive” Tuesday: “Falling in Love with God” Wednesday: “The Faith that Moves Mountains” Location: St. Michael, Poplar Springs, 1125 St. Michael’s Road, Mt. Airy, MD 21771, Multipurpose Room Each night Fr. Greg Bramlage of the Missionaries of the New Evangelization will open us up to a deeper understanding of […]

A dog named Buck appears in the movie "The Call of the Wild." The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. (CNS photo/Fox)

A Lent lesson from Call of the Wild

Rita Buettner
February 25, 2020
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As we begin our Lenten journey, we cannot know what we will experience through these 40 days. We don’t know what obstacles and opportunities life will present. But Lent can change us in positive, beautiful ways if we are open to how God is working in our lives.

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