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Amen

Just a spark

May 9, 2023
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary, Evangelization, Feature

More than 500 people joined the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil at their local parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, a culmination of months of preparation for the sacraments of initiation, confirmation and reception into full communion with the church.

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.

If you ask me

February 24, 2023
By Carole Norris Greene
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Commentary, Racial Justice

Those of us who value the service of law enforcement should constantly pray for their strength in discerning how best to respond to troubling situations, some of which could be life threatening.

Memories of a saint

February 1, 2023
By Adrienne Curry
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Black Catholic Ministry, Commentary, Feature, Racial Justice

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.

Seek the Light

January 4, 2023
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary, Feature

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?

November 30, 2022
By Deacon B. Curtis Turner
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Christmas, Commentary, Feature

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

October 31, 2022
By Yvonne Wenger
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Commentary

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’

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.

Taking a look at the Catholic Review’s new look

September 1, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary

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

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.

Navigating a changing media landscape

June 6, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary, Feature, Journalism

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops plans to shut down domestic operations of CNS at the end of 2022.

Unrelenting and unrepentant

May 4, 2022
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary, Feature

We must be as unrelenting in our prayer, outreach and support as the Russians have been intheir attack.

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