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Amen Matysek Commentary

Witness to truth

March 24, 2025
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Feature

George Matysek Jr. remembers the late Elizabeth Ann Murphy, a victim-survivor of child sexual abuse and a fierce advocate for justice. She dedicated her life to ensuring survivors’ voices were heard, challenging fellow Catholics to listen and take action.

Christmas silence

December 21, 2024
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Christmas, Commentary

Maybe silence, especially at a time of the year so filled with what the Grinch referred to as “NOISE, NOISE, NOISE” can be the way we can encounter Christ in a more meaningful way.

More than a ‘cracker’

May 8, 2024
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Eucharist, Feature

As one of my own daughters prepares to receive her first Communion this spring, my wife and I try to explain that in the Eucharist we encounter the God of the universe. Just as food feeds and nourishes our bodies, the Eucharist feeds and nourishes our souls. It gives us the strength to resist sin and to be Christ’s presence in the world.

Love makes room

February 26, 2024
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Feature, Marriage & Family Life

Managing Editor George Matysek Jr. shares some personal reflections on welcoming a sixth child to his family.

Power of prayer works for vocations

April 24, 2023
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Vocations

If you’re skeptical about the power of prayer in fostering religious vocations, consider the extraordinary example of Elizabeth Louisa Rolls Vaughan.

‘Moo like a cow’

October 20, 2022
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Feature

There is beauty and power in proclaiming our beliefs together in community worship.

Baltimore’s strongman

July 5, 2022
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Arts & Culture, Commentary, Feature

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.

‘Full of grace’

December 2, 2021
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Christmas, Commentary, Feature, Saints

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.

The gift of time

January 4, 2021
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Christmas, Commentary, Feature, Marriage & Family Life, Parenting

As we watch our children grow up right before our eyes, we are reminded that time is limited and precious.

In the footsteps of St. Isaac Jogues

April 2, 2020
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Coronavirus

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.

The more, the merrier

December 10, 2019
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Advent, Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Marriage & Family Life, Parenting

As the Christmas season approaches, George Matysek shares the joys of having five children age 5 and under.

Spring cleaning with the ‘Trash Bashers’

April 30, 2019
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Feature

The Trash Bashers of St. Mary of the Assumption in Govans take pride in their attempts to beautify York Road.

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