All Saints’ Day: History and traditions October 31, 2020By Paul Senz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary, Saints The author of the Letter to the Hebrews wrote, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter […]
Spookiness, inspiration, soup, and other signs of fall (7 Quick Takes) October 31, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window It’s a different kind of Halloween this year.
Autumn: Patience and promise amid the change October 28, 2020By Mike Nelson Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary For me, patience and promise summarize the season of autumn, the term I prefer to fall, since it connotes a year’s “passing” rather than its “decline.” It’s a season I have long regarded with both joy and sadness.
‘Catholic’ Bible vs. King James /General absolution during COVID-19? October 27, 2020By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Filed Under: Bible, Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about the “Catholic” and King James bibles and general absolution during COVID-19.
My cup of beads: A reflection on race October 26, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Racial Justice “Picture your doctor,” the instructor says. “Pick a bead that represents their race and put it in your cup.”
Fall fun, fanciness, finches, and more (7 Quick Takes) October 23, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window The pumpkins on our porch are just waiting to be carved, and this is looking like the weekend to make it happen.
Knocking on Vatican door, ‘Heaven in Baltimore’ and honky-tonk heroes October 21, 2020By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Boomer, Blog, Commentary Paul McMullen has a special connection to country singer Dale Watson, who plays himself in the new movie, “Yellow Rose.”
The sadness of an adoption program closing October 20, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window When I heard that Catholic Charities of Baltimore had closed its international adoption program, I was so sad.
Democracy and distrust October 20, 2020By John Garvey Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Intellect and Virtue The real concern about Barrett is not that she would disregard the principles of democracy, but that she would heed them, and leave the course and pace of social progress up to the voters. Her opponents don’t care about the separation of powers; only about outcomes.
How did that happen? October 19, 2020By Suzanna Molino Singleton Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Snippets of Faith On the morning of my 61st birthday, I looked into my mirrored reflection and wished myself a birthday greeting. I thought, “Wow, 61. How did that happen?” And “the whisper” from God answered.
It’s fall, a different kind of Halloween, reasons to travel, and those finches (7 Quick Takes) October 17, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window It’s fall! The leaves are starting to change, and we have pumpkins sitting on our porch, all ready for carving.
Move beyond fear October 15, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church We have faith in our God who is bigger than any threat we can imagine.
