Commentary

Our familiar visitors

January 8, 2021
By Father T. Austin Murphy Jr.
Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Commentary, Diamonds in the Rough, Feature

Putting Christmas decorations away is a sad time for many. It doesn’t have to be that way.

A different kind of Epiphany

January 7, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

I can’t accept cavalier disrespect directed toward our democracy. I feel angry, sad, and betrayed. The world feels upside-down.

2020: A year out of focus

January 7, 2021
By Kevin J. Parks
Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus

As we say a farewell and good riddance to 2020, I selected some images that made me smile or gave me energy these past months. Hopefully, they will do the same for you.

Homilies distributed/ Mass for a non-Catholic

January 6, 2021
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Divine Worship, Question Corner

Father Doyle fields questions about providing written homilies and offering Masses for deceased non-Catholics.

A final requiem for an extraordinary nun and champion of Black Catholic history

January 5, 2021
By Shannen Dee Williams
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Racial Justice

In a racially and economically tumultuous year that saw a significant rise in calls for the church to acknowledge and make reparations for its largely unreconciled practices of slavery and segregation, the loss of Sister Reginald, and her expertise in African American Catholic history, was especially wrenching.

The gift of time

January 4, 2021
By 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.

Happy New Year, a small resolution, Starburst flavors, and more (7 Quick Takes)

January 1, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Happy New Year! How did you celebrate the arrival of 2021?

Archbishop Lori’s thoughts for a New Year

January 1, 2021
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Eucharist, Feature, Uncategorized

If our friendship with the Eucharistic Lord is alive and well, many blessings will flow upon each of us, upon our families and parishes, and upon the Archdiocese of Baltimore.