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Commentary

Mary’s message

October 25, 2021
By Brett Robinson
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Saints

Mary is the medium that brought Christ’s saving message into the world. It’s a message that cannot be contained by a text or meme because, like love in its highest expression, it is ineffable.

Spooky soap, a Colin Powell memory, a Brie appetizer recipe, and more (7 Quick Takes)

October 23, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Recipes, Uncategorized

Soap can be scary, fun, or both.

The most important thing I’ll do today

October 22, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Nieces are phenomenal, and seventh birthdays are so special.

Disruptions in church/Disposition of altar relics

October 19, 2021
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Commentary, Divine Worship, Feature, Question Corner

Father Doyle clarifies his answer to a question of disruptions at Mass and also fields a questions on altar relics.

Who do you want to be?

October 19, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church

You’re never too old to dress up for Halloween, and you’re never too old to consider how God might be asking you to change.

Halloween is coming, pandemic gains, and inflatable praying mantises (7 Quick Takes)

October 16, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Halloween is creeping closer, and I find myself realizing that our trick-or-treating days are over.

On not buying into the mythology of “prestige” universities

October 14, 2021
By George Weigel
Syndicated Columnist
Filed Under: Commentary, The Catholic Difference

Parents and high school seniors making those tough college decisions would do well to look beyond the U.S. News and World Report college rankings and consider UD, Benedictine College, the University of Mary, Christendom College, Thomas Aquinas College, and other small Catholic liberal arts colleges.

Prayer to St. Michael/Age of confirmation

October 11, 2021
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Commentary, Divine Worship, Feature, Question Corner

Father Doyle fields questions on the use of the Prayer of St. Michael and the age for confirmation.

Remembering Eric on his anniversary

October 10, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Each year, the anniversary of my brother-in-law Eric’s death hits me a little differently.

The Maryland Catholic Women’s Conference, osso buco, and other highlights from the week (7 Quick Takes)

October 9, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized

~1~ Lately, I have been trying to think of small things that I can do for myself. I don’t mean that I try to be self-centered or treat myself to jewelry and boxes of chocolates. I mean that I am trying to carve out time for things that feed my spirit such as daily Mass […]

Good News, learned

October 9, 2021
By Paul McMullen
Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Feature, Journalism

Paul McMullen reflects on his years as managing editor of the Catholic Review.

Modern miracle workers, part two

October 7, 2021
By Father Joseph Breighner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom

You and I live in what any previous generation would call an age of miracles.

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