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What we see in the sky
Early this morning, my husband and I went outside, peering up into the darkness in our front yard. We were hoping to see the jellyfish cloud from the SpaceX launch in Florida. We couldn’t spot it. We...
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Soup time
When I was a teen, we all participated in community service while we were preparing to receive the sacrament of confirmation. I signed up for several activities, but the one I remember the best was...
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Praying for Heaven
My friend’s dear mother was nearing the end of her life, and I had assured her that I would pray. So, I was praying. Most mornings, she was the first person on my mind. I would think of her throughout...
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A Visit to the Relics of St. Bernadette
When I saw that St. Bernadette’s relics were coming to Baltimore this September, I looked at the schedule to see when I might be able to go. They would be at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, but I...
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Here comes fall: Time for chicken noodle soup
When the first sickness of the season arrived in the household this weekend, I took it as a signal to make a pot of chicken noodle soup. There are many chicken noodle soup recipes that are absolutely...
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Praying through the noise
I was hurrying into church on a busy morning, running just a few minutes late, when I heard the sound. The panel for the security system next to the church door was beeping. I went into the church and...
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Front-row seat
When our children were little, going to Sunday Mass was a marathon and a sprint. Between the wriggling and the whispering and the louder disruptions, many Masses would find one of us carrying a child...
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Our mother in joy and sorrow
When you think of the Blessed Mother, how do you picture her? Most often, I think of her as a joyful new mother, holding her baby, the Savior of the World, in her arms. Those images are so beautiful...
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The gift of a smile
If you knew Jeff Nattans, you must remember his smile. He was always pleasant, always upbeat, and always eager to connect with people around him. I didn’t know Jeff personally, so when we talked in...
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Faith wins the crown
Gianna Romero was 18 when she first learned about a scholarship opportunity through Miss Maryland. She saw Miss Bel Air out in the community and was curious about the role. “She looked like she was...
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The girl on the diving board: A back-to-school reflection
It was a sunny day with a gentle breeze, the kind of summer day you simply can’t spend inside. I was at the pool, soaking up the last bits of summer, holding onto these days of warmth and sunshine. As...
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Dolly, we will always love you
Whenever I’m asked to name someone I would want to meet, I give the same answer: Dolly Parton. You might think I would say that I want to meet the pope, and of course I would be delighted to talk with...
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A blessing on the road
As I was driving home, I pulled off the highway and stopped at a light. I’ve sat at the end of that ramp many times. But today, I glanced up and saw a white SUV slowing down to make room for me to move...
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Ryan, meet Ryan: A glimpse into record-breaking Ryan Meet-ups
Imagine going to a gathering where all of the people there share your first name. What do you think it would be like? What happens when someone calls out your name? Do you have much in common? Do you...
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Two heroes: St. Ignatius and Spider-Man
Some might call the timing of the release of the latest Spider-Man movie on the Feast of St. Ignatius (July 31) coincidental. But I don’t tend to believe in coincidences. Instead, this is a chance to...
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Thwip! Faith lessons from Spider-Man
Spider-Man: Brand New Day hit theaters last week, and it did not disappoint. What. A. Ride. It got me thinking about what Spider-Man can teach us about living as Catholics. Whether he knows it or not,...
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A Birthday Glimpse of Heaven
So many, many times before, people in my life have sung “Happy Birthday to You” to me. But maybe there’s something different about hearing it on your 50th birthday. As my sister Treasa lit the candles...
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The Joy of a Train Ride
Summer goes too quickly, and my husband and I have been trying to fit in some day trips. A few weeks ago, we decided to make a day trip to the Strasburg Railroad in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. And...
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St. Katharine Drexel parishioners close the school year with a gift to...
Feeding the hungry has become an important part of the outreach at St. Katharine Drexel in Frederick. The parish is especially focused on making sure students at Yellow Springs Elementary, which is...
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Dogs Go to Heaven
Early this morning our friends lost their beautiful yellow lab. She had been fading recently, so I don’t think that it was a surprise. But when my friend reached out to let me know that their precious...
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