Fall fun, fanciness, finches, and more (7 Quick Takes) October 23, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window The pumpkins on our porch are just waiting to be carved, and this is looking like the weekend to make it happen.
Knocking on Vatican door, ‘Heaven in Baltimore’ and honky-tonk heroes October 21, 2020By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Boomer, Blog, Commentary Paul McMullen has a special connection to country singer Dale Watson, who plays himself in the new movie, “Yellow Rose.”
The sadness of an adoption program closing October 20, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window When I heard that Catholic Charities of Baltimore had closed its international adoption program, I was so sad.
Democracy and distrust October 20, 2020By John Garvey Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Intellect and Virtue The real concern about Barrett is not that she would disregard the principles of democracy, but that she would heed them, and leave the course and pace of social progress up to the voters. Her opponents don’t care about the separation of powers; only about outcomes.
How did that happen? October 19, 2020By Suzanna Molino Singleton Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Snippets of Faith On the morning of my 61st birthday, I looked into my mirrored reflection and wished myself a birthday greeting. I thought, “Wow, 61. How did that happen?” And “the whisper” from God answered.
It’s fall, a different kind of Halloween, reasons to travel, and those finches (7 Quick Takes) October 17, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window It’s fall! The leaves are starting to change, and we have pumpkins sitting on our porch, all ready for carving.
Move beyond fear October 15, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church We have faith in our God who is bigger than any threat we can imagine.
A bedtime surprise October 15, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window “Aww, he’s so sweet,” I think as I bend down. “They’re just so innocent and cute when they’re sleeping.”
Marrying an ‘anti-Catholic’/ How ‘extraordinary’ should ministers be? October 14, 2020By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about marrying an ‘anti-Catholic’ and extraordinary ministers of holy Communion.
A special family Mass, finches taking flight, and pretzel presents (7 Quick Takes) October 10, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Our friend, Fr. Timothy Brown, S.J., celebrated a special Mass for my brother-in-law Eric, who died three years ago.
Cobra Kai and the transformative power of mercy October 9, 2020By Father T. Austin Murphy Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Diamonds in the Rough Cobra Kai has been a nice illustration of what can happen when we let go of the past and the devil’s desire to keep reminding us of it.
Living the Gospel of Life October 9, 2020By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, Respect Life We must not allow ourselves to be deluded into thinking that death is the way to deal with social challenges we face.
