“Could you please be our candle lighter?” the lady with pale blonde hair before the altar asked.At first, I thought she was talking about the sixth grade boy before me, but then it was clear that she was looking right at me.The lady, who had just introduced herself to theRead More

Making the GradeIf you ask any teacher what they dislike the most about their job, I can practically guarantee you that the majority would say, “grading.” We’d rather be planning, or teaching, of course, rather than being strapped down to a gradebook, print, electronic, or otherwise.In math and science orRead More

Praying with young children doesn’t have to be intimidating. There are moments throughout the day that can be turned into opportunities to teach little ones about God.Read More

Archbishop Lori's speech, “Formation for Evangelization”, from the Ecumenical Institute at St. Mary’s Seminary and University Nov. 10, 2016.Read More

Calling clericalism “one of the most serious illnesses that the church has,” the pope said it also is a violation of the vow and spirit of poverty.Read More

Here we are. Advent has begun. We've entered a time of preparation and prayer and waiting.And there’s the challenge. I have no talent for waiting. I’m a deadline person, so knowing I have to have gifts wrapped and cards sent and decorations up before Dec. 25 is fine. I willRead More

The Little Sisters of the Poor and others have been cautiously breathing a sigh of relief since the presidential election.Read More

The Cardinals take leads of 19-0 and 33-7 for their third straight win in storied rivalry.Read More