We all want to be saints. That’s our goal as Catholic Christians – to live a holy life worthy of heaven.
Saints and other fine souls
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Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary, Feature
Amen
Good News, learned
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Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Feature, Journalism
Paul McMullen reflects on his years as managing editor of the Catholic Review.
Protect yourself, love others
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Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary, Coronavirus, Feature
If you love your neighbor, help protect yourself and others. Wear a mask. Get vaccinated.
Glory, emptiness at Tokyo Olympics
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Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Feature, Olympics, Sports
Even before organizers barred locals from attending events in Tokyo, managing editor Paul McMullen was lamenting the absence of fans from other nations at the Summer Olympics.
Laying the groundwork for peace
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Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary
Imagine also if we put the same effort that has characterized the pandemic response into achieving world peace, or addressing climate change, or alleviating poverty in general.
Think back to first Communion
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Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary, Eucharist
Think back to your own first holy Communion – and all the Communions since then. Why would you receive a minimal piece of bread and a sip of wine if not for what it truly is?
Still answering her calling
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Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Feature
Whether it’s crocheting an afghan for the newest grandchild or attempting to shoot your age on the golf course, many spend retirement expanding or refining a hobby. Then there is Paula Gentile.
Hills, and life, roll on
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Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Commentary
I have long been of the belief that good-hearted souls turn to service later in life when they are financially secure and can afford to put something back into the community. For me, it happened a bit differently.
The good and the ugly
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Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Black Catholic Ministry, Commentary, Racial Justice
I am hopeful that the racism initiative will assist with ending the pattern of disregard seen too often displayed for Black lives. I hope this effort is a journey for the Archdiocese of Baltimore instead of just a project.
The gift of time
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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.
We’ll meet again
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Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary
Paul McMullen ponders those who have gone before us, holding on to hope for eternal life.
Are we all neighbors?
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Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary
In his new encyclical, “Fratelli Tutti: On Fraternity and Social Friendship,” the pope addresses the ways the world has been divided and how certain trends hinder the development of universal fraternity.
