I went away on an overnight work retreat last week, and I missed the boys terribly on Thursday night. The only other time I have left them both overnight was for another work obligation. And, of course, Leo stayed with my parents for two weeks last year when John and IRead More
What Would Jesus Do? I have never owned or worn one of those “WWJD” bracelets, but I have often thought about the message that those colorful bands communicate. This past Friday night at Camden Yards, I had a “WWJD” moment that came upon me in an instant. My friend and I were enjoyingRead More
NEW YORK - It may sound like a Bruce Willis action thriller, but “Won’t Back Down” (Fox) is anything but. Still, this David-vs.-Goliath story of two single mothers who join forces to save a failing public school from a wicked bureaucracy packs an emotional wallop.Read More
Today is the beginning of Alumni Weekend here at John Carroll. It is a great time to gather for some football, festive class reunions, good food, and catching up with old friends and teachers. We had a great time last year when Alumni Weekend debuted. It was really nice toRead More
When we reach out to help and comfort and hold each other, it is God reaching out and helping and comforting and holding us. Nothing less than God can explain the existence of existence. And nothing less than love can explain why God would want any of us around.Read More
The Archdiocese of Baltimore is ushering in the Year of Faith with a special Mass, prayers and parish-based efforts to educate and deepen faith throughout the archdiocese.Read More
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is commemorating 20 years in Maryland this year, and its annual Hunt Valley Race for the Cure – planned for Oct. 21, in Breast Cancer Awareness Month – is now the state’s largest footrace, according to the breast cancer-fighting organization.Read More
We’ve heard it all before a million times: exercise and eat right to help live a healthy lifestyle. This important advice may be natural and easy for many people, but for those living with a chronic illness, it requires extra effort and a lot of support.Read More