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Reflecting on our Advent journey four years ago

December 3, 2013

Four years ago today John and I boarded a plane for China.We had never flown together before—and never planned to. But our first child, our son, was waiting for us in China. And there was only one way to reach him. So to China we went.I felt a whole bundle

Anne Arundel infant center of attention at Pope Francis audience

Catholic Review

December 2, 2013

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Katie Scrivener worried that her infant son, Fulton, would cry when he encountered a very important man in Rome.

First Sunday of Advent 2013

Archbishop William E. Lori

December 1, 2013

Archbishop Lori Homily

Introduction Fr. Grzymski and dear friends: It is a pleasure to be with all of you today on this my first visit to St. Clement Mary Hofbauer Parish. I am very happy to greet your pastor, Father Don Grzymski – and to join you in expressing our common gratitude for his devoted priestly service to […]

Catholic schools promote peace, give back

Catholic Review

December 1, 2013

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The following is a roundup of school news from the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Awaiting the birth of our granddaughter: Reflections on the joy with a baby shower prayer

Catholic Review

December 1, 2013

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“A baby is God’s opinion that the world should go on.”—Carl Sandburg (1878-1967) This Thanksgiving week-end has been filled with lots of family fun. One of the highlights was our baby shower yesterday for my daughter Meighan and her baby girl McKenna who is due to arrive on or near January

The Defense of Religious Liberty and Service to the Poor

Archbishop William E. Lori

November 29, 2013

Archbishop Lori Homily

Introduction First, let me say what a pleasure it is to return to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, the parish of my childhood. It was here that I received my First Holy Communion, here that I was confirmed, and here that I first heard the call to become a priest. It was also here, […]

Loyola Blakefield blocks Calvert Hall streak in Turkey Bowl, 21-20

Catholic Review

November 29, 2013

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Loyola Blakefield had to work overtime Thanksgiving Day, but the one-point win proved fulfilling.

Mount St. Joseph graduate saves lives through organ donation

Catholic Review

November 29, 2013

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Christopher Gregory’s decision to be an organ donor touched the lives of dozens of people.

Turkey Bowl turnabout: Blakefield grad returns – in a Steelers’ uniform

Catholic Review

November 27, 2013

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Terence Garvin, Loyola Blakefield ’09, is on the roster of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Whether it’s high school or the NFL, he is no stranger to football rivalry.

Thanksgiving prayers, blessings before the big meal, music, and reflections: Day 8

Catholic Review

November 27, 2013

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Introduction: In the nine days leading up to Thanksgiving I will share a novena of prayers, reflections, and music selections that may enhance the celebration of this special day with your family and friends. Day 8: Today I will share some reflections on the busy-ness and distractions of the holidays that might