Think back to first Communion May 6, 2021By Christopher Gunty 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 April 13, 2021By Paul McMullen 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 March 10, 2021By Michael Reeb 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 February 3, 2021By Sherita Thomas 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 January 4, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. 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 December 15, 2020By Paul McMullen 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? November 11, 2020By Christopher Gunty 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.
Racism town halls call all to action October 7, 2020By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Black Catholic Ministry, Commentary, Racial Justice Whatever the color of your skin, if you want to be part of the solution, a good place to start would be to participate in the town hall Oct. 26. Vote Nov. 3. And then take action in your community to make things better.
Where do we go from here? Look inward August 28, 2020By Carole Norris Greene Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Commentary, Guest Commentary, Racial Justice The church is in a unique position to offer forums for frank discussions of race and where we go from here.
A Farewell to the Institute of Notre Dame June 30, 2020By Maura McCarthy Filed Under: Amen, Blog, Commentary Never again will a young woman have the opportunity to have a high school experience like mine, writes guest columnist Maura McCarthy.
Are our hearts ready to reopen? June 2, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Amen, Commentary, Coronavirus You think it’s been hard for you to find disinfecting wipes for your home? Think of finding enough disinfectant for church pews that seat hundreds of people. You’ve had problems finding a small bottle of hand sanitizer? Multiply those needs by 100 or 1,000.
Counting blessings this Mother’s Day May 7, 2020By Elizabeth Lowe Filed Under: Amen, Commentary, Coronavirus Mother’s Day is bound to be memorable, but not because of the global pandemic we’re all enduring. Rather, because of the immense gift that I have been given in our beautiful, healthy daughter.
