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Celebrating a dozen years of marriage

September 25, 2016
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window

Twelve years ago I stood in the narthex of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, wearing my white gown, impatient and excited for the day—and this new chapter of life—to begin.My father was there, and my bridesmaids—sisters and friends—along with a lovely flower girl and a handsome little ring bearer.

Charles Osgood fondly recalls Catholic Baltimore

August 29, 2016
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, The Narthex

“Only Sister Serena could have judged your morals and grammar at the same time,” Mr. Osgood recalled.

Phelps’ maturation includes faith

August 8, 2016
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Baltimore Boomer, Blog

Having been blessed to cover his Olympic debut in Sydney, Australia, in 2000, and report on his unprecedented eight medals at the 2004 Games in Athens, Greece, I am more than a casual observer of the athletic marvel that is Michael Phelps.It was gratifying to see Phelps swim as well

Former dentist finds new joy as Carmelite nun

July 21, 2016
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: Blog, The Narthex, Vocations

It was on her 30th birthday when Celia Ashton first stepped inside the monastery of the Carmelite Sisters of Baltimore.A successful dentist who had long harbored thoughts of becoming a religious sister, Celia had been invited to attend Mass at the monastery by some of her patients who happened to be Religious

Far far away behind the word mountains

June 6, 2016
By Catholic Review Staff
Filed Under: Blog, Uncategorized

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in […]

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June 6, 2016
By Catholic Review Staff
Filed Under: Blog, Uncategorized

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in […]

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June 6, 2016
By Catholic Review Staff
Filed Under: Blog, Uncategorized

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in […]

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June 6, 2016
By Catholic Review Staff
Filed Under: Blog, Uncategorized

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in […]

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June 6, 2016
By Catholic Review Staff
Filed Under: Blog, Uncategorized

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in […]

When your child asks about abortion

April 4, 2016
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Open Window, Respect Life

Dinner is on the stove and I’m setting the table when our second grader walks into the kitchen.He is carrying a postcard he’s pulled out of the pile of mail.“Is this what we were talking about?” he asks, and he points to a picture on the postcard.I glance down and

Pope Francis and the Evangelicals

January 27, 2016
By Bishop Robert Barron
Filed Under: Blog, Word on Fire

(The Church) should lead today as it led two thousand years ago, with the stunning news that Jesus Christ is the Lord, and the joy of that proclamation should be as evident now as it was then.

Anti-Catholic bigotry fails to dampen call to love in Philadelphia

September 27, 2015
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, The Narthex

Faith opens a window to the presence and working of the Spirit. It shows us that, like happiness, holiness is always tied to little gestures.

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