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Racism town halls call all to action
#IamCatholicAmenAmen Gunty CommentaryBlack Catholic MinistryCommentaryRacial Justice

Racism town halls call all to action

Christopher GuntyOctober 7, 20204 min read
Whatever the color of your skin, if you want to be part of the solution, a good place to start would be to participate in the town hall Oct. 26. Vote Nov. 3. And then take action in your community to make things better.
Where do we go from here? Look inward
AmenCommentaryGuest CommentaryRacial Justice

Where do we go from here? Look inward

Carole Norris GreeneAugust 28, 20204 min read
The church is in a unique position to offer forums for frank discussions of race and where we go from here.
A Farewell to the Institute of Notre Dame
AmenBlogCommentary

A Farewell to the Institute of Notre Dame

Maura McCarthyJune 30, 20204 min read
Never again will a young woman have the opportunity to have a high school experience like mine, writes guest columnist Maura McCarthy.
Are our hearts ready to reopen?
AmenCommentaryCoronavirus

Are our hearts ready to reopen?

Christopher GuntyJune 2, 20204 min read
You think it’s been hard for you to find disinfecting wipes for your home? Think of finding enough disinfectant for church pews that seat hundreds of people. You’ve had problems finding a small bottle of hand sanitizer? Multiply those needs by 100 or 1,000.
Counting blessings this Mother’s Day
AmenCommentaryCoronavirus

Counting blessings this Mother’s Day

Elizabeth LoweMay 7, 20203 min read
Mother’s Day is bound to be memorable, but not because of the global pandemic we’re all enduring. Rather, because of the immense gift that I have been given in our beautiful, healthy daughter.
In the footsteps of St. Isaac Jogues
#IamCatholicAmenAmen Matysek CommentaryCommentaryCoronavirus

In the footsteps of St. Isaac Jogues

George P. Matysek Jr.April 2, 20203 min read
We can find solace in knowing that holy people such as St. Isaac Jogues have also been separated from reception of the Blessed Sacrament. Maybe we can find courage and perseverance in their example.
A good and upright man
AmenAmen Gunty CommentaryCommentaryLent

A good and upright man

Christopher GuntyMarch 11, 20204 min read
Joseph is a strong role model for someone who accepts the will of the Lord and lives it out.
Impassioned support for life
AmenAmen Gunty CommentaryCommentary

Impassioned support for life

Christopher GuntyJanuary 30, 20204 min read
Marching in Washington, D.C., or Annapolis are important ways to make your voice heard on life issues, but if you want to make a “powerful, impassioned and inspirational” difference, support your local pro-life pregnancy center. 
Sibling revelry
AmenAmen McMullen CommentaryCommentaryLocal News

Sibling revelry

Paul McMullenJanuary 6, 20204 min read
Paul McMullen remembers a 2019 that celebrated his siblings.
The more, the merrier
#IamCatholicAdventAmenAmen Matysek CommentaryCommentaryMarriage & Family LifeParenting

The more, the merrier

George P. Matysek Jr.December 10, 20194 min read
As the Christmas season approaches, George Matysek shares the joys of having five children age 5 and under.
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September 4, 20226 Min Read

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