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Baltimore’s strongman
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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.
Navigating a changing media landscape
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Navigating a changing media landscape

Christopher GuntyJune 6, 20224 min read
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops plans to shut down domestic operations of CNS at the end of 2022.
Unrelenting and unrepentant
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Unrelenting and unrepentant

Christopher GuntyMay 4, 20224 min read
We must be as unrelenting in our prayer, outreach and support as the Russians have been intheir attack.
Legacies of amazing women often go unnoticed
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Legacies of amazing women often go unnoticed

Christopher GuntyMarch 28, 20224 min read
I realize women like my amazing mother and grandmother don’t have to make history to influence others and leave a legacy.
Synod: ‘We’re listening’
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Synod: ‘We’re listening’

Christopher GuntyFebruary 10, 20224 min read
The synod has already begun in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, with about two dozen parishes, plus Catholic Center staff, clergy and religious, having already gone through the process, which entails a listening session immersed in prayer.
Theological virtues for 2022
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Theological virtues for 2022

Christopher GuntyJanuary 1, 20223 min read
How can we approach the new year with the theological virtues of faith, hope and love in mind?
‘Full of grace’
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‘Full of grace’

George P. Matysek Jr.December 2, 20213 min read
We can never be the kind of missionary disciples our church needs if our lives are not set apart. For us to attract others to Christ, people must notice something different in us – a joy, a goodness and a love for God and others that makes people want to know more about what it means to be a Christian and how they, too, can encounter Christ.
Saints and other fine souls
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Saints and other fine souls

Christopher GuntyOctober 26, 20214 min read
We all want to be saints. That’s our goal as Catholic Christians – to live a holy life worthy of heaven.
Good News, learned
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Good News, learned

Paul McMullenOctober 9, 20217 min read
Paul McMullen reflects on his years as managing editor of the Catholic Review.
Protect yourself, love others
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Protect yourself, love others

Christopher GuntySeptember 7, 20214 min read
If you love your neighbor, help protect yourself and others. Wear a mask. Get vaccinated.
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