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November 26, 2013

Sister M. Jeanne Gallagher, I.H.M., dies

A funeral Mass for Sister, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary M. Jeanne Gallagher was offered Nov. 20.
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Thanksgiving prayers, blessings before the big meal, music, and reflections: Day 7

  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 7: Today I will share some prayers for the many people who are traveling this week to get
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Rethinking Black Friday

As I've heard about more and more stores opening early, especially on Thanksgiving, for shopping, I took a hard-nosed stance in opposition.I said it was unfair to employees for cutting into their family time when their wages are already low. And I blasted the rampant consumerism wrapped up in the
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Sister Moira Murray, I.H.M., dies

A funeral Mass for Sister, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Moira Murray was offered Nov. 27.
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Movie Review: Frozen

“Frozen” (Disney) is bursting with enough warmth and charm to defrost even the hardest Grinchy heart.
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Movie Review: The Hunger Games – Catching Fire

The time has come to return to Panem, the setting for the satisfying action sequel "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire."
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Advent begins Dec. 1

Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore and around the world will mark the beginning of Advent Dec. 1
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Commentary: Straw for the manger

What if you were responsible for how soft a bed the baby Jesus had when he arrived on Christmas night?
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If you shop on Sunday, you are part of the problem

 Matt Walsh’s recent blog on the Thanksgiving/Black Friday controversy titled If You Shop on Thanksgiving, You Are Part of the Problem surprisingly takes aim at the American consumer. Typically, outrage concerning the increasing hours of Thanksgiving shopping is directed at major retailers, but Walsh points out that retailers need customers.
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