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A new direction for dealing with crimes of sexual abuse
The beautiful season of summer has arrived. It has taken a while, but here we are. I hope it…
‘Holy, Holy, Holy’
Many of my fondest memories growing up took place in our family kitchen. In many ways, we were a “kitchen” family. My…
Planning for our eternal future with Christ
“O God, who on this day, through your Only Begotten Son, have conquered death and unlocked for us the…
Holiness: A Living Mission
When New Year’s Day is approaching, we look back on the year that is about to end. What kind of a year has it been…
Living the Call to Holiness
Holiness implies a certain vulnerability. Christ calls each of us to give up our illusions of self-sufficiency, our need…
Directions:
Clean the chicken by squirting it with lemon juice and washing it in cold water. Remove the skin and break it into pieces (wings,…
A new ministry at the Parish of the Holy Eucharist in Falmouth seeks to open doors for those in their community who have special needs.
“As a Church…
Imagine the possibilities. That is what Catholic Charities Maine is hoping emerging entrepreneurs will be able to do through a new creative…
“One month, 19 days.”
Even before Lent arrived, Jocelyn Carr of North Yarmouth was counting down the days to Easter.
“It’s exciting,” she says. “I’…
Father Gabriel Muteru cheerfully calls out to anyone he sees passing by his office at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine in Standish.
“Hi! How are…
“Hey there. How ya doing?”
Dixie Shaw, the director of Hunger and Relief Services for Catholic Charities Maine, cheerfully greets driver after…
Directions:
Peel and cut the potatoes into medium-sized pieces and boil them along with 3 whole eggs for approx. 15 minutes.
Place the beets,…
Preparing Ourselves for Easter
Easter is a moveable feast. This year, we celebrate the vigil on April 20. Harvest will arrive just before we…
College students seek to encounter Christ
Sometimes sitting in the front is good, and sometimes sitting as far back as you can is good. On…
It’s early on a Sunday morning, and there is a flurry of activity in the hall of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Westbrook. Parishioners are…
“A beautiful, beautiful story.”
That is how Melissa Skahan, vice president of mission integration at Northern Light Mercy Hospital, describes…
Freezing rain is falling, but that hasn’t stopped nearly 60 college students from strolling and steering their way to the Newman Center on the…
Parise Rossignol, a shooting guard for the University of Maine Women’s Basketball team, has long held a love for the game.
“That’s why I play,” she…
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix ingredients well.
Form into one-inch balls or drop by rounded teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet.…
Deacon Richard Huot says it is hard to put into words what it has meant to be a permanent deacon in the Catholic Church in Maine.
“All throughout…
The Epiphany: A gift for all of us
When I was a seminarian, I had the opportunity to visit a seminarian friend in his native Puerto Rico. We…
Our enduring call to love
Soon after we begin the new year, we will celebrate the holiday honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This…
In the past 20 years, Sister Dale Jarvis, RSM, has visited Haiti 10 times, traveling there from Portland on three occasions just within the past year…
“I love kids. They’re so much fun.”
Mary Ellen White has been in the classroom for 33 years but has never lost her passion for teaching. The most…
Why would you want to settle for less when a life with God promises so much more? That was among the questions posed and thoughts shared by…
