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August 25, 2016

Catholic Schools Convocation Homily; Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Shrine; Emmitsburg, Maryland

I. A Homecoming: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton A. In deciding to hold this year’s convocation in here in Emmitsburg, we are coming home – home to the roots of Catholic education in the United States. For we are have come to a place made sacred by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, truly a pioneer in Catholic...
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Mother Teresa’s legacy visible at Baltimore’s Gift of Hope

“She always gave you all of her attention if you talked to her – she was fully present," Sister Christea said.
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Retired Pope Benedict says it was his ‘duty’ to resign from papacy

Retired Pope Benedict XVI said he felt a “duty” to resign because of his declining health and the rigorous demands of papal travel.
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On My Mind (Vol. 4)

---1---Here I am trying to get back into this weekly feature I dreamed up when I started the blog. I’ve made myself a nice little template to use every week and I’ve come up with a shiny new image to include in it. Also, school is right around the corner,
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Damascus patriarchs call for lifting of sanctions against Syria

hristian patriarchs residing in Damascus urged the international community to “stop the siege of the Syrian people” and to lift international sanctions.
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Movie Review: ‘War Dogs’

Two young Florida men become improbable arms merchants in “War Dogs”.
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His Father is our Father

In a Gospel passage a few weekends ago at Sunday Mass, we heard the fascinating words of our Lord teaching his disciples how to pray. His first word to them, in the Gospel of Luke is simply "Father."I find it amazing and providential, each summer it seems, that so often
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Countdown to the canonization of Mother Teresa: Our encounter with the saint

Blessed Mother Teresa (1910-1997)Tomorrow (August 26) is the 106th anniversary of the birth of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning founder of the Missionaries of Charity. This tiny nun, who died at age 87, has inspired countless generations of people all over the world, both Christians and non-Christians alike,
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Mass of the Holy Spirit; Thursday, 21st Week; St. Mary’s Seminary

I. Introduction A. This afternoon we have gathered to celebrate a Mass of the Holy Spirit – to ask the inspiration and guidance of the Spirit as we begin a new year of formation here at St. Mary’s Seminary – the nation’s oldest – now marking its 225th anniversary. I am happy to greet the...
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CRS staffer recalls Mother Teresa’s joy, humility and can-do spirit

“She got love and respect from all people of all faiths,” Sean Callahan said.
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