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Commentary

The Rainbow After the Storm

July 12, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

But at the end, even when the storm leaves damage and destruction, there is quiet and stillness. There is hope and peace and a promise of tomorrow.

Rise and shine and pass out the animal crackers

July 11, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, The Domestic Church

We shared the Catholic faith with youngsters and learned how to capture their attention and help bring Bible stories to life.

Skating through life

July 6, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

I walked to the counter and paid to rent a pair of skates and put them on.

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.

Pretzels, treats and reflections during a staycation (7 Quick Takes)

July 2, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

I took this past week off from work for a sort of staycation with my boys.

When life gives you lemons, serve ice cream cake

July 1, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Sometimes when life gives you lemons, you push them down the garbage disposal and make your own fun.

What would the baby choose?

July 1, 2022
By Father Joseph Breighner
Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Respect Life, Wit & Wisdom

We want to be pro-life. We want to be pro-kindness!

The Tale of a Trumpet

June 28, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

One of the most wonderful gifts of being a parent is watching your children discover their passions and then pour themselves into them.

Roe and the legacy of abortion

June 27, 2022
By Richard Doerflinger
Catholic Review
Filed Under: A More Human Society, Commentary, Guest Commentary, Respect Life

Ruth did not send “Ruth Sent Us.” But she and Antonin could send us to seek common ground in helping children and their mothers.

How we live our lives on and offline

June 23, 2022
By Elise Italiano Ureneck
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary

Even though ours is a world focused on “living our truths” and “living our authentic selves,” it has become a world of performance.

Who’s ready for a summer party?

June 22, 2022
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Outdoor parties are one of my favorite things to come out of the pandemic.

A compassionate ‘yes’ to life

June 22, 2022
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, Respect Life

Let us band together in building a culture of life. And may the prayers of Mary, the Mother of our Savior, accompany us every step of the way.

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