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A letter to my baby – on my first day back to work

Dear Teagan, For almost a year, we have been together. First you lived inside of me; then, in my arms. I haven’t left your side for longer than a few hours since the day you were born. On Wednesdays when your brothers were with your grandmother, I had you
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First day: St. Louis School welcomes students with new needs, new offerings

“Each one of you should make up your mind that this is going to be the best year of school ever,” Archbishop Lori told the students.
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Murdered sisters committed lives to serving poor, vulnerable people in Mississippi

Both women religious worked at the Lexington Medical Clinic as nurse practitioners, caring for the impoverished people of Mississippi.
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The summer our son learned to ride a bicycle

This weekend I watched as our younger son took off on two wheels, flying along with confidence, excitement, and joy.Although I can ride a bicycle, I don’t know much about teaching someone how to ride. As far as I can tell the key is to get a bicycle, take off
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Godparents: chosen by God

I wish I could say we thought long and hard about choosing godparents for each of our children, but it’s simpler than that. Before our babies are even born, we know instinctively who we will choose. It’s almost as if God whispers their names in our ears and
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Catholic educators begin school year with prayer and call to spiritual renewal

The Catholic Schools Convocation attracted 1,400 teachers and administrators to the Seton Shrine in Emmitsburg.
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Godparents: chosen by God

I wish I could say we thought long and hard about choosing godparents for each of our children, but it’s simpler than that. Before our babies are even born, we know instinctively who we will choose. It’s almost as if God whispers their names in our ears and
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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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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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Movie Review: ‘War Dogs’

Two young Florida men become improbable arms merchants in “War Dogs”.
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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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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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