What is heaven like? November 4, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church Heaven, in my mind, is a gathering place, a place where you are truly together – with God and with those you love.
Don’t let them divide us November 3, 2020By Hanael Bianchi Catholic Review Filed Under: 2020 Election, Commentary, Fertile Soil Social media has created two separate realities: one for Democrats and one for Republicans.
Everyone wants a piece of the pie November 2, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Not much is as American as apple pie—unless it’s making apple pie and eating it on Election Day while watching the results come in.
Holy competition November 2, 2020By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary Blessed Stanley Rother and Blessed Michael McGivney are exemplars of priestly courage, leadership and pastoral charity. Both are a source of encouragement, not only for seminarians but also for those of us already ordained.
All Saints’ Day: History and traditions October 31, 2020By Paul Senz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary, Saints The author of the Letter to the Hebrews wrote, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter […]
Spookiness, inspiration, soup, and other signs of fall (7 Quick Takes) October 31, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window It’s a different kind of Halloween this year.
Autumn: Patience and promise amid the change October 28, 2020By Mike Nelson Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary For me, patience and promise summarize the season of autumn, the term I prefer to fall, since it connotes a year’s “passing” rather than its “decline.” It’s a season I have long regarded with both joy and sadness.
‘Catholic’ Bible vs. King James /General absolution during COVID-19? October 27, 2020By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Filed Under: Bible, Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about the “Catholic” and King James bibles and general absolution during COVID-19.
My cup of beads: A reflection on race October 26, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Racial Justice “Picture your doctor,” the instructor says. “Pick a bead that represents their race and put it in your cup.”
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.
