November 7, 2016 - Archdiocese of Baltimore

November 7, 2016

Pope: World needs a justice system open to hope, not just punishment

After celebrating Mass with detainees and people who had been in prison, Pope Francis called on governments to mark the end of the Year of Mercy by extending clemency to deserving inmates.

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November 7, 2016

A prayer for our country

The other day I posted this woeful little snippet on Facebook, along with an incongruously beautiful photo of fall trees:“This election has left me feeling emotionally exhausted.I know I'm not alone in that. I know that most are ready for it to just be over, already. But I derive no

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November 7, 2016

Maccabees and Martyrdom

This past Sunday, the first reading we heard from the second Book of Maccabees, chapter 7, is one that comes up liturgically only once every three years. But it is one of the most inspiring stories to read in all the Scriptures. And though it may not seem so at

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November 7, 2016

A few lessons to take away from this election season

This presidential election season hasn’t been much fun. It’s a tense time for our country, with many significant issues at stake, and some of the ones that matter the most aren’t even being discussed.As I follow many conversations about the candidates happening online, and even in person, I find myself

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