Throughout her life, Sister Thea pioneered the rights of African Americans in the Catholic Church and refused to accept the racial injustices she witnessed within her community.
Amen
Seek the Light
As angels revealed the birth of the Messiah to the shepherds, representing the nation of Israel; the star revealed Christ to the Gentiles, represented by these magi from another land.
What are you waiting for?
Perhaps, if we are excited enough as a faith community, someone else may get curious and that person may be drawn to Christ.
Light in the city
On this year’s All Soul’s Day, as we hold the names of Baltimore’s murder victims in our prayers and our hearts, I humbly ask: What more can we do together?
‘Moo like a cow’
There is beauty and power in proclaiming our beliefs together in community worship.
Taking a look at the Catholic Review’s new look
The September issue of the Catholic Review magazine may appear different to regular readers. Over the summer, our team overhauled the logo and inside pages of the magazine. But the beauty is not only skin deep.
Baltimore’s strongman
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.
Navigating a changing media landscape
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops plans to shut down domestic operations of CNS at the end of 2022.
Unrelenting and unrepentant
We must be as unrelenting in our prayer, outreach and support as the Russians have been intheir attack.
Legacies of amazing women often go unnoticed
I realize women like my amazing mother and grandmother don’t have to make history to influence others and leave a legacy.
Synod: ‘We’re listening’
The synod has already begun in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, with about two dozen parishes, plus Catholic Center staff, clergy and religious, having already gone through the process, which entails a listening session immersed in prayer.
Theological virtues for 2022
How can we approach the new year with the theological virtues of faith, hope and love in mind?