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God calls us to pray
Whenever one writes about prayer, one should be cautious. After all, those who presume to speak on prayer had better be ‘pray-…
PORTLAND---On Sunday afternoon, seven members of a multi-jurisdictional honor guard marched to the front of the Cathedral of the Immaculate…
Who is ‘Our Father’?
There is so much that we could say about the Our Father. For this reflection, we focus on the use of the word “Father” as a…
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Beat eggs, melted margarine (or oil) and sugar together. Add anise oil. Sift together flour and baking powder. Gradually add to egg…
I will lie down in peace and sleep comes at once
The scenes of conflict, drama, and intrigue hijack our attention and draw us like moths to a lamp…
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In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of fl our, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add the milk (warmed to 110-115°) and butter or margarine and…
Emily Morris of Yarmouth describes herself as a “rookie Catholic,” one who had to wait a little while to officially join the team.
“It was this…
At age 19, Peter Cusack’s resume is already stacked with awards and accomplishments. An excellent student, he graduated 10th in his class from…
“I’m always trying to look and see how God is acting in my life.”
Brendan Fedrizzi, an 18-year-old from Waterboro, says he tries to let faith be his…
A leader who “strives to defend the faith” and brings others along with her on her journey. That is how Father David Raymond, pastor of the Parish of…
“We have beets, eggplant, broccoli, cabbage, parsnips.”
Lucy Frenette, a senior at Saint Dominic Academy in Auburn, proudly points out the variety…
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Roast the garlic with oil at 400° for 40-45 minutes. Boil potatoes 20 minutes or until soft. Drain. Add roasted garlic cloves and garlic…
One by one, vehicles pull into the parking lot of St. Anne Church in Gorham on a Saturday in June. They line up in neat rows guided by orange cones…
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Wash beans in a pot of cold water and let soak overnight. In the morning, remove and discard any beans that have floated to the top.…
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt. Poke holes around the stem of the cabbage and put it stem down in the boiling water.…
Saint Joseph’s College is Maine’s only Catholic college, founded in 1912 by the Sisters of Mercy. Billed as the place "where community grows…
From drawings on driveways to posters in doorways, students from St. Brigid School in Portland used their creativity to express thanks to those who…
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Start by taking a few glass cups that are freezer safe and put them in the freezer to chill a bit.
In an electric blender, add half the…
Ordinary time?
Over these recent months, the coronavirus pandemic has consumed so much of our time and attention. At this point, even the…
Alycia Walsh and Luke Cote of Minot were looking forward to celebrating a September wedding at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Scarborough. Then…
“Never, never, never. It’s not something you could even dream up.”
Dixie Shaw, the director of Hunger and Relief Services for Catholic Charities…
Deacon Rick Huot of Biddeford always begins his workdays the same way, by asking the Lord for His help.
“I have a tiny little prayer that I say…
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Cut the bread into cubes and set aside in a casserole dish.
Combine brown sugar, puree, and water over low heat on the stove top. Melt…
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Cake: Heat oven to 350 Degrees. Combine 1 cup sugar and 1/3 cup shortening in a bowl and mix well. Add 1 egg, ¾ cup milk, 1 tsp. vanilla…
“When there are obstacles, it is not those who give up who succeed but those who are able to pick themselves up and push forward.”
Avery Greco says…
