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Directions:
Cook the spaghetti in a separate pot, draining it and setting aside when it is done.
While spaghetti is cooking, melt butter and olive…
At age 2 ½, Emmitt Tice is a boy bursting with energy.
“He’s such a handful. He is the busiest kid,” says Katina, his mother, laughing. “He is just…
Adidas. Converse. New Balance. Nike. Each fall, you will find pairs upon pairs of new sneakers lining tables in the hall of St. Mary…
“Life is changed, not ended.”
November is a month in which we celebrate All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. We remember the canonized saints and,…
Confronting a crisis with vigilance and faith
Our Church is sorely wounded. This summer, a succession of horrible stories confronted us --…
You may not be aware of it, but you have long had a quiet but powerful advocate. The Sisters Adorers of the Precious Blood have been praying for the…
A prayerful and caring man. That is how those who know him describe Deacon Darrell Blackwell.
“He is a truly humble, very spiritually filled…
“Everything I thought I never could be, I am.”
That is how Tanya Salazar describes her life now, five years after she first reached out to Catholic…
Directions:
Combine concentrates and apple juice. Stir in ginger ale. Spoon in sherbet. Serves 28. (1/2 cup servings).
With her infectious laugh and unpretentious manner, it is no wonder that those who meet Sister Carol Martin, PFM, quickly feel at ease.
“She is…
Recently married and with an inquisitive 18-month-old daughter, Catherine Geren smiles when she talks about her life now. The 27-year-old was…
The Gift of Grandparents
Our calendar year begins on January 1, yet, many feel that the year begins when school opens and summer leisure winds down…
Just a Humble Observation
Having been assigned to various faith communities as a priest in the Diocese of Portland over these last 25 years, I have…
Why is the Body of Christ referred to as the Eucharist? Why is Jesus’ body kept in the tabernacle? Why is Mary depicted holding rosary beads?…
Coffee, community, and conversation are proving to be an appealing blend for teenagers in Aroostook County. One Sunday a month, the teens…
You’ve broken a glass and shattered pieces are strewn across the kitchen floor. You’ve spilled something hot on your arm, causing a burn. You’…
Directions:
Put bulgur wheat in a bowl and cover with cold water. Let set for an hour until water is absorbed.
In a large bowl, mix meat, bulgur,…
“In the spring of 1916, an angel appeared to three children tending sheep in a pasture in the village of Fatima, Portugal.”
So begins the play…
“It’s my best friendship.”
That is how Hallie Pike, a 17-year-old from Jay, describes her relationship with God.
“I just cherish every moment…
Although she has faced some challenges in her life, they haven’t stopped 18-year-old Elizabeth Deschenes of Presque Isle from doing her best to live…
Ever since he was a child learning to play John Denver tunes from his dad, Paul Griffin, age 25, has had a love for music.
“Music is something that…
The Opioid Crisis: “What can we do?”
It is finally summer. We looked forward to the beautiful weather through the winter and the opportunity…
Putting our lives in God’s loving hands
One of my seminary formation faculty members, Father. Stephen Barrett, once told this story. There was…
Two men who have long served the community, one through the United Way and the other through parish and campus ministry, are among the Diocese of…
“How do you do your service Saturdays? How does that work?”
Theresa Bonner has only been the director of youth ministry at the Parish of the…
