The disorienting quality of real prayer

In the eastern Christian tradition, the "Jesus prayer" is all-important. Whether recited throughout the day by the contemplative monk or spoken occasionally by the business person immersed in the cares of the secular world, this prayer anchors the spiritual life of many Christians.
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‘Doing science is an act of worship,’ Vatican astronomer says

Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno finds no conflict between the science he pursues in studying meteorites and the Catholic faith he practices every day.
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Quick and Easy DIY Easter Gift: Here comes Paper Cottontail…

I have a problem. I see a roll of paper towels and I want to make it into something.And I also happen to believe that though there are many items people get tired of receiving, no one objects to an extra roll of paper towels—especially not once you make it
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Sister Trinita Balbach, O.S.F., dies at 91

A funeral Mass for Sister Trinita Balbach of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia was offered March 18 at Assisi House in Aston, Pa. Sister Trinita died March 13. She was 91.
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What I Wore Sunday, though “What We Did with Our Palms” would be more exciting

I always enjoy seeing other bloggers who post for “What I Wore Sunday,” but I’ve never joined in. What I usually wear is whichever sweater or blazer is clean and a pair of pants.This week, though, John and I went to a 1920s-themed gala to support Mercy High School in Baltimore,
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A Tale of Two Chocolate Bunnies (and a few thoughts as we begin Holy Week)

At our first Easter egg hunt, our older son won an enormous solid chocolate bunny. He carried it proudly home and tucked it into the refrigerator.Every few weeks I reminded him that it was there—and taking up our refrigerator space. Would he like to break off a piece?Definitely not. He
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Pilgrims brave cold, rain to “Walk in Mercy”

Hundreds participated in this year's Young and Young Adult Pilgrimage in Baltimore.
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Five Things to Know about the Chrism Mass

The annual Chrism Mass will be celebrated March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland.
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Casey Cares mobilizes the meek and mighty

“Superheroes” is not just the brand of the 16th annual gala being staged in Baltimore March 19 by the Casey Cares Foundation, it’s an ongoing theme for the outreach which boosts the lives of critically ill children and their families.
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Movie Review: ‘Miracles From Heaven’

A wife and the mother of three daughters, Christy (Jennifer Garner) is going about her everyday life in the Fort Worth area of Texas when tragedy strikes without warning,
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The positive aspects of rejection

Question your failures, but also question your success. Don’t get trapped imagining a world that never existed. Don’t ask, what if?
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Saint who loved soldiers inspires continued support for veterans

The donation will support homeless veterans who utilize the Baltimore VA Medical Center's Community Resource and Referral Center.
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