Spiritual millionaires February 19, 2021By Robyn Barberry Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Unconditional Being a teacher may not buy me the BMW of my dreams, but days like this make me feel like a millionaire.
Do nothing for Lent February 18, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Lent, Open Window Many years for Lent I take on too many goals and give up too many things. A few days into Lent, I invariably realize I have failed at everything I planned to give up and take on.
Archbishop Lori establishes Institute for Evangelization February 18, 2021By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori has created a new Institute for Evangelization for the Archdiocese of Baltimore and has named Edward Herrera as its first executive director.
Thinking of becoming a priest? This retreat is for you February 18, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations The annual discernment retreat is a chance for potential seminarians to learn more about what it takes to be a priest, meet men who are already in formation and ask questions about the life and ministry of a priest.
Lent’s promise in bleak times February 18, 2021By Elise Italiano Ureneck Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Lent Perhaps it’s a blessing, then, that the church gives us Lent in midwinter. It’s a season of soul-searching; the gray skies give us no other choice but to turn inward and examine the dark spaces we’d rather not explore.
God prepares us for the unexpected February 18, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church We so rarely know what will be asked of us on any given day. All we can really do is accept each task as it’s placed in front of us.
Movie Review: ‘Land’ February 18, 2021By John Mulderig Catholic News Service Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, News, World News Although it ultimately celebrates spiritual renewal, the meditative drama “Land” (Focus) first takes viewers through an experience of physical and emotional purgation on the part of its protagonist that, however valuable it may be to witness, is not easy to watch
Chicago cobbler pivots to making religious goods during pandemic February 18, 2021By Joyce Duriga Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, World News “We’re taking a sole — S-O-L-E — and I’m transforming it to a S-O-U-L experience,” he said, smiling broadly.
Peru’s bishops indignant over COVID-19 vaccine scandal involving nuncio February 18, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, News, World News Peru’s Catholic bishops want a thorough investigation of a COVID-19 vaccine trafficking scandal that includes the country’s papal nuncio.
St. Frances Academy rolls at Spalding as BCL basketball returns February 18, 2021By Kevin J. Parks Catholic Review Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Sports A historic Baltimore Catholic League season belatedly began Feb. 17 with St. Frances Academy opening its quest for a fourth straight championship with a 96-78 victory at Archbishop Spalding High School.
For Lent, ask if one’s life is centered on God or oneself, pope says February 17, 2021By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, Vatican, World News Lent is a time to reconsider the path one is taking in life and to finally answer God’s invitation to return to him with one’s whole heart, Pope Francis said.
On ‘Today’ show, Cardinal Gregory reflects on his faith journey, racism February 17, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News In a Feb. 15 segment for the “Today” show’s “Changemakers” and “Black Voices” series, Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington reflected on his faith journey and on his own experiences with racism.
