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Amen Matysek Commentary

The gift of time

George P. Matysek Jr. January 4, 2021
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Christmas, Commentary, Feature

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

George P. Matysek Jr. 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

George P. Matysek Jr. December 10, 2019
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Advent, Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary

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

Spring cleaning with the ‘Trash Bashers’

George P. Matysek Jr. 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.

Amen: Love and sex in a poisonous culture

George P. Matysek Jr. April 11, 2017
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Campus Ministry, Commentary, Marriage & Family Life, Young Adult Ministry

“People really want to be challenged to be better than even they think they can be,” Father Matthew Buening said.

Amen: Can Big Brother make you virtuous?

George P. Matysek Jr. February 9, 2017
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary

A government can’t make its citizens virtuous by bribing them or threatening them with punishment.

Amen: Transform young hearts into places of prayer

George P. Matysek Jr. November 29, 2016
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Marriage & Family Life

Praying with young children doesn’t have to be intimidating. There are moments throughout the day that can be turned into opportunities to teach little ones about God.

Amen: Jesus misses you

George P. Matysek Jr. August 30, 2016
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary

Eucharistic adoration at the Baltimore Basilica is in trouble. See what you can do to help – and grow closer to Christ.

Amen: Daddy-daughter time

George P. Matysek Jr. March 8, 2016
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary

‘Woof-woofs,’ polkas and prayers offer life lessons for father of 15-month-old girl.

Amen: On the trail with Father Beshoner

George P. Matysek Jr. October 29, 2015
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary

After a long hiatus, Father Beshoner recently relaunched Catholic Under the Hood with a seemingly monumental mission: telling the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church from apostolic times to the present.

Amen: Dying doing what you love

George P. Matysek Jr. June 17, 2014
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary

In attempting his 20th crossing June 8, my cousin began having problems about a mile into the swim. Rescuers could not revive him, and he died at age 58. He leaves behind a wife of 31 years.

Babe Ruth’s diamond

George P. Matysek Jr. February 12, 2014
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary

One hundred years ago on St. Valentine’s Day, George Herman “Babe” Ruth Jr. began his meteoric rise in professional baseball when he signed a contract with the minor league Baltimore Orioles.

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