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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 3rd Sunday of Easter; First Communions

May 5, 2019

Archbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop

Today as we see these wonderful young people receive Jesus for the first time, let us lay claim to the developing faith of the Apostles in this morning’s Gospel.

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 3rd Sunday of Easter; Maryland Knights of Columbus Convention

Archbishop William E. Lori

May 4, 2019

Archbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop

What enabled the Apostles to break through the futility of fishing and not catching? How did they shed their confusion and timidity so as to become the bold witnesses to the Gospel that we see in today’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles? There are two conditions for this that applied to them and that apply to us also.

A prayer gathering for a baby on the way, chaperoning a field trip, dipping chocolate, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita Buettner

May 4, 2019

Blog, Open Window

If you have come to one of my parties, you know that what I focus my energy on are the favors, inviting people the morning of the event, designing veggie trays, and scrambling to get the rest of the food together at the last minute.

Sister Ines Arciniegas, a Consolata Missionary Sister from Colombia, holds a baby during a visit to Warao indigenous refugees in Boa Vista, Brazil, April 2, 2019. The refugees come from Venezuela, and are living in a park they occupied. (CNS photo/Paul Jeffrey)

Fearful Venezuelan migrants find warm welcome from church in Brazil

Barbara J. Fraser

May 4, 2019

Feature, News, World News

The border between Venezuela and Brazil has been closed since Feb. 22, but hundreds of Venezuelan migrants still stream across daily, seeking refuge from a worsening political and economic crisis.

A depiction of the Pieta is seen in the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris Feb. 15, 2013. (CNS photo/Gerard Roussel Panoramic via Reuters)

Mary, Mother of the Church

Archbishop William E. Lori

May 3, 2019

Charity in Truth, Commentary

Invaluable to the Christian life is a warm and loving devotion to Mary, the Mother of God.

Becky Egan Hogg is a longtime theology teacher at Mercy High School in Baltimore. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Mercy High School alumna lives her Catholic faith by teaching others

Elizabeth Lowe

May 3, 2019

#IamCatholic, Faces of Faith, Faith Formation, Feature, Local News, News, Schools

One of the most important lessons of Christianity that Becky Egan Hogg tries to convey to her religion students at Mercy High School in Baltimore is God’s unconditional love.

A surprise package from a friend

Rita Buettner

May 2, 2019

Blog, Open Window

A few weeks ago our friend Annie traveled to Israel to visit family there. Her airplane landed there on Palm Sunday, and she even texted me from the airport to tell me she was there.

Archbishop Lori offers prayers for city leadership

Archdiocese of Baltimore

May 2, 2019

Press Release

“At this challenging time in the life of our City, we pray that God gives strength and wisdom to our acting mayor and to the leaders of our community in order that they might bring the residents of Baltimore together in confronting our challenges, while also asserting those aspects that represent our promise and true potential, for the advancement and good of all.”

— Archbishop William E. Lori

A question sprung from the garden

Effie Caldarola

May 2, 2019

Commentary, Guest Commentary

We celebrate, we loudly proclaim “Alleluia,” but we also hover in that upper room, wondering what this event means for the rest of our lives. As Christians, it is the question we cannot deny or avoid. It’s the pivotal question of our entire existence.

The #IamCatholic movement is designed to help people share and celebrate their faith.

#IAmCatholic: Archdiocesan movement helps people share faith experiences

Christopher Gunty

May 2, 2019

#IamCatholic, Faith Formation, Feature, Local News, News

The Archdiocese of Baltimore has launched a new website to help people share their experience of the Catholic faith.

Jockey Mike Smith celebrates after winning the Grade I, $250,000 Santa Anita Sprint Championship aboard Points Offthebench, Oct. 5, 2013, at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia Calif. (CNS photo/Benoit photo)

Jockey Mike Smith, 2018 Triple Crown winner, relies on Catholic faith

Jessica Able

May 2, 2019

Feature, News, World News

Jockey Mike Smith, a Catholic who rode Justify last year to a Triple Crown victory, prays before every race, but he doesn’t pray to win.

Tuesday, voiced by Bebe Rexha, Kitty, voiced by Charli XCX, and Lydia, voiced by Lizzo, appear in the animated movie "UglyDolls." The Catholic News Service classification is A-I -- general patronage. Not otherwise rated. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.(CNS photo/STXfilms)

Movie Review: ‘UglyDolls’

Joseph McAleer

May 2, 2019

Movie Reviews, News

“UglyDolls” borrows heavily from those (far superior) movies but does offer a snappy, singalong soundtrack.

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