A beach weekend, St. Christopher, Snickers, and a sailfish pin (7 Quick Takes) October 24, 2022By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window ~1~ I spent the weekend at the beach with a few friends, and it was absolutely wonderful. But by Sunday morning I was looking forward to being home with my family. I had planned to go to Mass in Ocean City, Maryland, but suddenly I had the idea to break my trip in half by […]
Thinking you are holier than others is form of self-worship, pope says October 24, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News “Spiritual arrogance” — thinking one is holier or better than others — is a temptation everyone faces and is a form of self-worship, Pope Francis said.
Security workshops planned to keep parishes safe October 24, 2022By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore will hold a series of four regional safety workshops for parish personnel to provide tips and education on keeping people safe in their places of worship.
Perceptions of migrants are in the political crosshairs ahead of midterms October 24, 2022By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, U.S. Congress, World News Bishop Mario Dorsonville — like previous chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration — has been a constant voice on church teaching that calls on Catholics to welcome the stranger in an age when Catholic politicians are some of the most visible voices against that teaching.
TV Review: The Watcher October 23, 2022By John Mulderig Catholic News Service Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Grown TV fans in search of eerie programming appropriate to the Halloween season may find that the mystery series “The Watcher” fits the bill. Made up of seven hour-long episodes, the show is currently streaming on Netflix.
Reconciling the world with life October 23, 2022By Elise Italiano Ureneck Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Respect Life With the question of abortion now open for debate in America, women have a critical role in persuading men and women against taking the lives of their children.
A 2013 quote from Pope Francis reminds Catholics of their duty to vote October 22, 2022By Julie Asher Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News On. Nov. 8, voters will go to the polls to choose lawmakers at the local, state and federal levels. All 435 seats in the U.S. House, 35 seats in the U.S. Senate and 36 governorships are on the ballot.
Movie Review: ‘Black Adam’ October 21, 2022By John Mulderig Catholic Review Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Debates about the true nature of justice and heroism, as well as the proper use of force, pace the predictable dustups in “Black Adam,” director Jaume Collet-Serra’s adaptation of DC Comics lore.
Partners in Excellence hits milestones helping city children with scholarships October 21, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Appeal, Feature, Giving, Local News, News, Schools Partners in Excellence, an archdiocesan program to provide Catholic school scholarships to Baltimore City children, smashed an Oct. 20 “PIE Giving Day” fundraising goal by more than $60,000. Supporters donated approximately $185,000, enough to provide more than 70 scholarships through the program.
Pope wants business executives to work with young people for a new economy October 21, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis encouraged Christian business leaders to form “a new alliance” with young people to learn and create together an economy for the common good.
Pope urges French politicians to reject euthanasia October 21, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Vatican, World News As France begins a national debate on euthanasia, Pope Francis urged politicians from the country’s northern region to reject the “throwaway culture” and instead focus on providing care and relief to those nearing the end of their lives.
Ukraine bishop predicts new exodus of refugees: ‘How can they stay?’ October 21, 2022By Jonathan Luxmoore Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News A Ukrainian bishop has warned of a humanitarian disaster caused by Russian attacks on his country’s power and water supplies and predicted a “huge new wave of refugees” desperate to survive winter.
