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Commentary

This gift is for the birds

October 6, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

I could only think of one solution. I asked my father whether he would be willing to build a stand for the cages.

Archbishop Lori: Encountering Christ together through the synodal process

October 6, 2021
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, Synodality

The word “synodality” refers to a way of going about the Church’s mission, not as partisans or isolated individuals, but rather as the People of God, joined together in Christ and listening to the Holy Spirit.

How I became friends with St. Francis

October 3, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Sometimes we invite a new saint into our lives, but sometimes they choose us. That’s what happened with my friendship with St. Francis of Assisi.

Celebrating St. Therese, in-person school thoughts, and Instapot success (7 Quick Takes)

October 1, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

October is starting with beautiful fall weather, just the way Octobers should. October also begins with the Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux.

That’s how we got to Austin

September 30, 2021
By Paul McMullen
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Baltimore Boomer, Commentary, Uncategorized

Paul McMullen reflects on his journey from Baltimore to Austin.

Renewal of vows for non-Catholics/ Rationale re: women priests

September 29, 2021
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner

Can a Catholic priest officiate at the renewal of vows for a non-Catholic couple?

You have something in common with Justin Tucker

September 28, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Feature, Open Window

Justin Tucker was born to kick—and kick far and accurately. When I see someone so clearly in their element, using talents given to them by God, I find myself thinking about how each person has a vocation.

Highlights from one a-maze-ing week (7 Quick Takes)

September 26, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Saturday was a perfect day for getting lost in a corn maze and spending some time as a family.

On the eve of forever

September 23, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Saying yes to forever requires an amazing leap of love. Living that yes every day requires an even deeper, truer love.

Learning all about Jesus

September 23, 2021
By Katie Prejean McGrady
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Parenting

When it comes to Jesus, there are infinite amounts to learn. We will never be done learning about him, the alpha and the omega, who is truth itself, made present to us, died for us and loves us.

Morality of boxing/Flags in church?

September 21, 2021
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Commentary, deacons, Feature, Question Corner, Sports

Father Doyle fields questions about women deacons and whether the pope kisses hands.

Happy 1st birthday to our baby finches!

September 19, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

This weekend the baby birds are turning 1 year old. It’s impossible and wonderful.

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