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“The coats that we ordered are for kids in grades 2 through 8.”
Bob Frederick from Moosehead Lake Council 2368 shows other Knights of Columbus two…
On Sunday mornings, the first-floor hallway of St. André Health Care in Biddeford is a busy place. In wheelchairs, with walkers, or with an arm to…
Asking the priest to pray for a deceased person at Mass
The Lord Jesus commands his disciples to love God and their neighbor. Love for our neighbor…
I start with the centerpiece and then go to the bottom and then around.”
Roger Jean of Augusta explains his technique for making rosary beads,…
If you’re looking for Jeffrey Quinn on a Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning, you’ll most likely find him behind a keyboard at Notre Dame de Lourdes…
“If you know how to do it, and God has given you the gift, you should.” That is the mantra of Avis Fleck, a member of Our Lady of Perpetual…
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Combine the Karo syrup and white sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often until it turns to a light, golden color.
Add 2…
The Journey from Life through Death: Grace and Hope Abound
When it comes to politics, I must confess that I am very cynical. I do, however,…
Enter the St. Thomas Aquinas Gift Shop in Madawaska and you will be surrounded by faith-inspired treasures filling every shelf and tucked into every…
At age 17, Jean-Daniel Liwanga says he already understands the importance of keeping God in his life.
“I’m in a position where the choices that I…
Directions:
Chop onion, carrots and celery into small pieces. Sauté on medium in soup pot with vegetable oil until onion is translucent — stirring…
Waitresses busily move from table to table carrying plates filled with appetizers, burgers, salads, and sandwiches. On a big-screen television, the…
As he approaches the second anniversary of his ordination to the permanent diaconate, Deacon Michael Augustino says he feels privileged to have the…
Fourth of July celebrations are known to end with a bang, but in Freeport, they start with a sizzle. For the past 27 years, St. Jude Church,…
'Why are you still Catholic?'
The week after Easter of this year, I made a trip to visit a friend and classmate from seminary. As we were driving to…
Signs of holiness in today’s world
In this third article on Gaudete et Exsultate, we look at the final two chapters in this exhortation. Here, Pope…
While the closure of the Monastery of the Precious Blood is still keenly felt by many in the Diocese of Portland, two beautiful pieces from the…
Unity, friendship, and charity. They are the principles at the heart of the Daughters of Isabella, an international Catholic women’s…
Directions:
Sift together and mix well first five ingredients. Stir in raisins and seeds.
Combine beaten eggs, buttermilk, and shortening.
Add…
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of the Office of Maine Catholic Schools and the superintendent of schools is to assist the diocesan schools to…
“This is what we call the base fabric, so that is what we lay down on the base. Then, everything else would be an accent.”
It’s not often that you…
“It’s not easy.”
Ask Michele Guillemette of Waterboro what it takes to raise a family in the Catholic faith in today’s world and that is what she…
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…
