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Commentary

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.

2020 in the rearview

December 31, 2020
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Commentary, Journalism

Even with the many challenges of a difficult year, the Catholic Review accomplished great things in 2020.

Thank you, God, for a new year

December 29, 2020
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Christmas, Commentary, The Domestic Church

Thank you for today, God, and for tomorrow – the days ahead we have yet to unwrap and discover.

A word and a saint for your New Year

December 28, 2020
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Saints

So, I am not making any specific New Year’s resolutions. But I love choosing an inspirational word of the year and a saint of the year.

Following the Star

December 28, 2020
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

We don’t need a star to guide us to Jesus. But I like to think of how God leaves little invitations to draw us closer to Him everywhere we turn.

Celebrate God, every day

December 27, 2020
By Father Joseph Breighner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Christmas, Commentary, Wit & Wisdom

Every day we can celebrate the God who comes to us in others, and in the events of life.

7 mini-stories about Christmas presents (7 Quick Takes)

December 26, 2020
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Here’s a glimpse into seven gifts from our Christmas.

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