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Yanny vs. laurel

May 24, 2018

Yanny vs. laurel is about how our senses can be tricked by subtle changes in acoustic frequencies, but it is also about how we have a strong desire to know what is true.

Alicia Henning takes a break from her spiritual direction training conference to enjoy the spring morning by the pond at the Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center in Marriottsville May 1. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Howard County retreat center celebrates 50 years

Emily Rosenthal Alster

May 24, 2018

Feature, Local News, News

The Retreat and Conference Center at Bon Secours opened in 1968, and it has been contributing to the order’s mission of healing the mind, body and spirit ever since.

Nigerians carry placards during a May 22 protest in Lagos against the killing of innocent citizens, presumably by herdsmen, in some parts of the country. Catholics marched in various cities around the country. (CNS photo/Peter Dada)

Nigerian bishops lead thousands in peaceful protests against killings

Catholic News Service

May 24, 2018

Feature, News, World News

Catholic bishops in Nigeria led thousands of people across the country in peaceful protests against repeated killings by herdsmen in a conflict over fertile land.

Archbishop Thomas Aquinas Manyo Maeda of Osaka, Japan, was one of 14 new cardinals named by Pope Francis May 20. He is pictured speaking at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines, April 13. (CNS photo/courtesy Lorenzo Atienza, CBCPNews)

Japanese cardinal-designate writes haiku, works with disabled

Catholic News Service

May 24, 2018

News, World News

Cardinal-designate Thomas Aquinas Manyo Maeda of Osaka was more surprised than anyone at the news he is to become a cardinal, reported ucanews.com.

Alden Ehrenreich plays Han Solo and Joonas Suotamo plays Chewbacca in a scene from the movie "Solo: A Star Wars Story." (CNS photo/Disney)

Movie Review: ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’

John Mulderig

May 24, 2018

Movie Reviews, News

Before he grew up to be Harrison Ford, intergalactic freebooter Han Solo was Alden Ehrenreich — or so at least the folks behind “Solo: A Star Wars Story” (Disney), the pleasing but insubstantial latest addition to the blockbuster franchise, would have you believe.

About ‘Boots Laced’

Craig Gould

May 24, 2018

Blog, Boots Laced

Disciples don’t get to lounge around in complacency. It’s not an option.

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: The John Carroll School Baccalaureate Mass

Archbishop William E. Lori

May 24, 2018

Archbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop

One thing is for sure. No matter how well we do in life, we can’t take it with us. The only thing we bring into eternity is what we gave away on earth.

As part of the ordination liturgy for deacons, Archbishop William E. Lori will present the Book of the Gospels to the newly ordained. (CR File)

Next men up: Deacons to be ordained May 26

Catholic Review Staff

May 23, 2018

Feature, Local News, News, Vocations

Five men will be ordained transitional deacons one will be ordained a permanent deacon for the Archdiocese of Baltimore May 26 at the Baltimore Basilica.

During the liturgy, Daniel Michaud will be ordained a permanent deacon.

Bishop Denis J. Madden leads a prayer walk through the streets of Baltimore in 2012. (CR file)

Bishop Madden to lead Baltimore prayer walk for peace May 24

Catholic Review Staff

May 23, 2018

Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized, Urban Vicariate

Bishop Denis J. Madden, urban vicar and auxiliary bishop emeritus of Baltimore, will lead a prayer walk for peace May 24 at St. Ann Parish, 2201 Greenmount Avenue, in East Baltimore.

Archbishop Philip Wilson of Adelaide, Australia, leaves the Newcastle Local Court May 22. Archbishop Wilson, who was convicted of covering up clergy sexual abuse, says he will consult his lawyer before he decides next steps. (CNS/Peter Lorimer, EPA)

Australian archbishop, convicted of abuse cover-up, stepping aside for now

Catholic News Service

May 23, 2018

News, World News

Archbishop Philip Wilson of Adelaide, who faces a maximum penalty of two years in jail for failing to inform police about child sexual abuse allegations, said he will stand aside from his duties as archbishop while he considers how to proceed legally.

Archbishop Lori’s Remarks: “The Distinctive Gift of Consecrated Life for the New Evangelization”

Archbishop William E. Lori

May 23, 2018

Archbishop Lori Homily, Environment, From the Archbishop

Thank goodness this Assembly takes place in the afterglow of Pentecost! That Solemnity makes it clear that bearing witness to the Risen Lord and spreading the Good News are only possible by the gift of the Spirit.

When the impossible becomes possible (Thanks, St. Rita!)

Rita Buettner

May 22, 2018

Blog, Open Window

The morning of St. Rita’s feast day I said a prayer to my patron saint, who also happens to be the patron saint of hopeless cases. It’s not the first time she’s heard from me, and it won’t be the last.

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