‘You are precious; I love you’ June 28, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary We cannot simply say, “Have a nice day,” to someone who is clinically depressed, and expect that to change his or her situation. But we can learn to identify warning signs (see box) and get help for those who are hurting.
Solitude and solace June 6, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News After open-heart surgery, Paul McMullen’s gratitude is keener than ever.
Mary, Mother of the Church May 3, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Amen, Commentary I heard that someone commenting on the new memorial said, “Isn’t there enough about Mary, already?” How can there be too much about Mary when she brought us Jesus?
Protect children, each and every one April 5, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Child & Youth Protection, Commentary, Local News Those who turn a blind eye to the children who are victims of human trafficking; young refugees from Afghanistan or Syria; or the young ones among us who do not have ample food, clothing, shelter and education, contribute to their neglect.
Amen: Men of Letters March 22, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News Reading Archbishop Lori’s pastoral letter on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s principles of nonviolence prompted Paul McMullen to consider his actions – and inaction – on issues of race and discrimination.
Amen: Boring in eye of beholder January 30, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Amen, Commentary, Western Vicariate When we choose to stay in our own little world, it’s not because we are hateful or uneducated or racist. Some like the hustle, bustle and skyline. I’ll take the calm, rolling hills and serenity.
Amen: Ecclesiastes and 1968 January 10, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Blog, Local News Social media pronounces that there has never been this much discord and downright hate in our nation. I wasn’t around for the Civil War, but do recall the mess that was 1968.
The thin green line December 11, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News We are powerless, conversely, to stop acts of nature – God. We are, however, in position to help with the cleanup caused by both the divine and humanity.
Amen: Keepsakes amid detritus November 1, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News There is a reason the obituary section is dubbed the Irish sports pages; for me, there is nothing melancholy about remembering absent friends.
Amen: Lessons learned about human life October 5, 2017By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary, Respect Life My folks showed the face of Christ to those they met. They instilled respect for life in us.
Celebrating honors for the Catholic Review July 24, 2017By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary The Catholic Review picked up 32 awards combined from the Associated Church Press, the Catholic Press Association of the U.S. and Canada, and the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association.
Amen: Graduates introduced to greatness at Seton Keough June 22, 2017By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Amen, Commentary While Seton Keough has closed, Benton, Graves and Dambita – as well as their classmates and underclassmen – will keep the school’s spirit alive.
