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Citizenship: Our Responsibility as Catholics
As you are well aware, we are in the midst of election season. It is hardly necessary to remind you of…
“It’s wonderful to be Catholic.”
Thomas LaJoie says that is what he came to believe at a young age and what now, at age 17, he still knows to…
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Sauté onions and red peppers in 2 tablespoons butter. When they are soft, combine them in a bowl with crabmeat, the breadcrumbs, and the…
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Family: A Mission of Love
Just after Easter this year, Pope Francis released one of the more important documents of his pontificate. Called Amoris…
"Peace I leave with you"
For a number of years, I wrote a column concerned only with liturgical matters. From time to time, I like to…
“I’m feeling pretty good, but it’s funny how much Mom still comes up.”
Trish Scott is in a period of transition. Her mother passed away…
Six-year-old Jacob is helping his grandmother Katherine Jones begin planting her garden.
“I want to use the hose,” he says.
Not only is Jacob in…
“How have you been?”
Gerard Pelletier and Steve Jandreau cheerfully greet people as, one by one, they drive up to the front of Saint Charles…
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(Note: Stir sauce continuously throughout this process.)
Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta and add salt. In a large…
“Welcome everybody!”
Sister Annette Bouchard, SCIM, warmly greets Saint James School students as they arrive at Saint Joseph’s Convent in Biddeford…
On most Fridays, you will find 89-year-old Laureat “Larry” Thibeault waiting outside Saint John the Baptist Church in Brunswick, greeting students as…
“The finished ones go over there.”
Madeline Guerrette carries an armful of fleece blankets bursting with color. There are yellow flowers, blue and…
Celebrating Corpus Christi
The Solemnity of Corpus Christi is the name of the feast people my age grew up with. Today, it is known as the "…
“This is dot one, two, three, and this is four, five, six, and this is the space bar.”
Eight-year-old Derek Beck explains the keys that you find on…
Marriage and Jesus' Command
Jesus makes a lot of strong and challenging statements over the course of his ministry, but his prohibition of divorce…
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Apply dry rub generously to moose roast and allow it to set in the refrigerator overnight. The next day, brown all sides of the roast.…
Mercy: A way of life for Christians
“Jesus Christ is the face of the Father’s mercy.” These are the words that open Pope Francis’ letter…
From field hospitals in Vietnam to the floors of Mercy Hospital in Portland, Father Robert Paskey, S.J., has spent a lifetime caring for the sick and…
“This is the Lord’s own gate: let us enter through it and obtain mercy and forgiveness.”
Inviting Catholics around the diocese to make a…
New Year’s Eve 1954 was the beginning of a wonderful life together for Barbara and Eugene Fetteroll. They met on a blind date, married two and…
“She is very, very independent.”
Mary Coyne has always been someone who has known her own mind.
“She’s ‘Charles in charge,’” her daughter,…
The Quality of Mercy
When I was in high school, we used to have to memorize poems and other classic works. I remember only bits and pieces…
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On lightly floured surface, roll crust to desired thickness and cut into circles using 2 1/2 inch biscuit…
As you receive this issue of Harvest, we are in the Christmas Season. I hope your celebration of these days is full of joy, the spirit of the season…
