Catholic Review, Author at Archdiocese of Baltimore

February 15, 2017

Candy is dandy, but money is better…sort of

The night before Valentine’s Day I looked at the Halloween buckets full of Christmas candy sitting on the kitchen table. Then I threw all the candy away. That’s not a household policy, but we had just been to the dentist, and I was feeling especially motivated.Besides, I knew the Valentine’s

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February 15, 2017

When it’s not Valentine’s Day

The other day a friend shared his daughter’s wedding video with me. It was extraordinary. Every detail was exquisitely captured, every frame was packed with emotion, and each image showed a couple who were loved and in love.Watching it made me smile—and tear up a little, as weddings always do.

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February 15, 2017

Baltimore archdiocese Scout Mass is Feb. 25 in Severna Park

Archbishop will celebrate the 86th annual Scout Mass in the Archdiocese of Baltimore at St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park.

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February 15, 2017

Physician-assisted suicide offers no dignity, no compassion

The bill provides no protection for those with disabilities, who are especially vulnerable to coercion or pressure.

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February 15, 2017

Pope, cardinal advisers discuss church tribunals, Curia offices

Pope Francis and members of the international Council of Cardinals advising him on church governance discussed the functions of the Vatican tribunals that handle marriage, appeals and indulgences.

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February 14, 2017

Shopping on Sunday?/ Mixed marriage long ago

Father Doyle answers questions on shopping on Sunday and 'mixed marriages.'

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February 14, 2017

Archbishop Lori writes letter to priests on ‘Amoris Laetitia’

The family should be the lens through which every parish or pastorate considers its mission priorities, Archbishop Lori said.

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February 14, 2017

How to end the day

Not only should we count our blessings at the end of the day, we should give God thanks and praise for all the ways he has blessed us.

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February 14, 2017

Touched by God’s mercy

When I walk out of the confessional, I always feel lighter, loved, forgiven and touched by God’s mercy.

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February 13, 2017

Pope praises abuse survivor for breaking silence

The sexual abuse of children by those who have vowed to serve Christ represents “a diabolical sacrifice” of innocent, defenseless lives, Pope Francis said.

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