An Encouraging Word – A radical internal change
byAll that matters is that one is being created anew. Galatians 6:15 “People are no damned good!” This was the analysis of “Lex” Luthor,…
Editorials & Commentary
Hope in the Lord — Head into the deep
byOn Monday, November 14, I delivered the homily for the opening Mass – at St. Peter Claver Church in Baltimore, Maryland – for the…
An Encouraging Word – Parish revitalization
byIn you is my hope. Psalm 39:8 Parish revitalization has been my passion since I was assigned to the home missions of our diocese…
Tax credits give students opportunities to succeed
bySince 1995, the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) has worked tirelessly in our community to make a Catholic education available to anyone who wants it…
An Encouraging Word – The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
byI do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. Romans…
Hope in the Lord — Processions are very Catholic
byWe Catholics just love processions. I think they are in our DNA! Every Sunday for Mass, there are three: entrance, offertory and communion. On…
St. Stephen Martyr School will host trunk or treat event Oct. 28
bySt. Stephen Martyr School, 2931 Pindell Avenue, will hold its annual Trunk or Treat Community Event, in which children may go trick-or-treating from car…
An Encouraging Word – Quiet time
byRising very early before dawn, Jesus left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35 I don’t do it often…
An Encouraging Word – Tolerating paradox
byFor you, Lord, darkness and light are the same. Psalm 139:12 Will this election ever be over? It seems to have been going on…
Hope in the Lord — A respect for human life is universal and local
byLet me tell you of two important events this month — my meeting with Pope Francis on Oct. 6 and this Saturday’s Life Conference…