Fortitude: The word of the year March 12, 2021By Robyn Barberry Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus, Unconditional “Fortitude” was not merely the word of the day on March 13, 2020. It is the word that has defined a year.
Oh, no! My favorite restaurant is closing. March 10, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window I couldn’t believe it when we heard the news. Dimitri’s International Grille in Catonsville, Md., is closing.
Hills, and life, roll on March 10, 2021By Michael Reeb Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Commentary I have long been of the belief that good-hearted souls turn to service later in life when they are financially secure and can afford to put something back into the community. For me, it happened a bit differently.
Hope, after the long, long Lent March 10, 2021By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Commentary, Coronavirus, Lent It will take months, perhaps the rest of the year, to get to the point where enough people have been vaccinated that everything can return to normal – or a new normal. It will be exceedingly good to get back to Mass and the sacraments, resume gatherings with friends and families, and participate in parish activities and in-person classes.
How badly do we want to return? March 9, 2021By Greg Erlandson Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus, Guest Commentary The moment is arriving when parish and diocesan staff must use all the tools available to them to create a welcoming community, giving people a reason to come back as soon as they feel safe to do so.
Treats for a Sunday, toy trains, and other pandemic fun (7 Quick Takes) March 5, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window ~1~ Did we give up desserts for Lent? Maybe? Probably? But Sundays are Sundays. So, this past Sunday I was thinking of making homemade apple pie. Then I thought of Rice Krispie treats—so much easier and faster to make. They were even more popular than the pie would have been, and they took hardly any […]
Ruling the heart March 5, 2021By Father Joseph Breighner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom The struggle for power and domination has gone on for centuries, but women save the world by ruling the heart. And in so doing, they will save the world.
Burial in non-Catholic cemetery/ Anxious as death draws near March 4, 2021By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Divine Worship, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about burial in non-Catholic cemetery and knowing God’s love as death draws near.
Doing the impossible March 4, 2021By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M. Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Commentary, Lent, Light One Candle, Saints It is freeing to abandon our cares to God and focus on the necessary tasks that have been put before us.
The fish-stick dilemma March 4, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Lent, The Domestic Church As we focus on growing closer to Jesus, may we carve out time and opportunities to walk with him in joy. If that happens to include fish sticks for dinner, let me know what time I should be there.
Washing dishes for Lent March 4, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Lent, Open Window We are blessed to have dirty dishes to wash.
We need rituals to mourn March 2, 2021By Laura Kelly Fanucci Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus, Guest Commentary Theologians and liturgists praise the power of rituals at the core of our faith. Rhythms of prayer and traditions of worship orient our lives toward God and set a solid foundation in an ever-shifting world.
