amen columns AmenAmen Gunty CommentaryCommentaryEvangelizationFeature Just a spark Christopher GuntyMay 9, 20233 min read More than 500 people joined the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil at their local parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, a culmination of months of preparation for the sacraments of initiation, confirmation and reception into full communion with the church. AmenAmen Matysek CommentaryCommentaryVocations Power of prayer works for vocations George P. Matysek Jr.April 24, 20234 min read If you’re skeptical about the power of prayer in fostering religious vocations, consider the extraordinary example of Elizabeth Louisa Rolls Vaughan. AmenCommentaryRacial Justice If you ask me Carole Norris GreeneFebruary 24, 20234 min read Those of us who value the service of law enforcement should constantly pray for their strength in discerning how best to respond to troubling situations, some of which could be life threatening. AmenBlack Catholic MinistryCommentaryFeatureRacial Justice Memories of a saint Adrienne CurryFebruary 1, 20234 min read Throughout her life, Sister Thea pioneered the rights of African Americans in the Catholic Church and refused to accept the racial injustices she witnessed within her community. AmenAmen Gunty CommentaryCommentaryFeature Seek the Light Christopher GuntyJanuary 4, 20233 min read As angels revealed the birth of the Messiah to the shepherds, representing the nation of Israel; the star revealed Christ to the Gentiles, represented by these magi from another land. AmenChristmasCommentaryFeature What are you waiting for? Deacon B. Curtis TurnerNovember 30, 20223 min read Perhaps, if we are excited enough as a faith community, someone else may get curious and that person may be drawn to Christ. AmenCommentary Light in the city Yvonne WengerOctober 31, 20224 min read On this year’s All Soul’s Day, as we hold the names of Baltimore’s murder victims in our prayers and our hearts, I humbly ask: What more can we do together? AmenAmen Matysek CommentaryCommentaryFeature ‘Moo like a cow’ George P. Matysek Jr.October 20, 20223 min read There is beauty and power in proclaiming our beliefs together in community worship. AmenAmen Gunty CommentaryCommentary Taking a look at the Catholic Review’s new look Christopher GuntySeptember 1, 20223 min read The September issue of the Catholic Review magazine may appear different to regular readers. Over the summer, our team overhauled the logo and inside pages of the magazine. But the beauty is not only skin deep. AmenAmen Matysek CommentaryArts & CultureCommentaryFeature Baltimore’s strongman George P. Matysek Jr.July 5, 20223 min read Antone Matysek’s most-famous stunt, which he performed on the Vaudeville stage, was hoisting three men over his head with one arm as they pedaled vainly on a custom-made bicycle outfitted with added weights. Previous 1 … 1 2 3 … 9 Next Rita BuettnerSeptember 4, 20226 Min Read