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Commentary

Mary ever-virgin/Memorial Mass for Protestant?

January 7, 2019
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner

Father Doyle fields questions about the Blessed Virgin Mary’s virginity and offering Mass for non-Catholics.

A new year, a fresh start

December 31, 2018
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary

A lot of the typical resolutions have more to do with our exterior than our interior. I’d like to suggest a few resolutions that might improve your spirit and your mind.

Greeting New Year with trust and hope

December 30, 2018
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church

We step into the New Year with faith that each of us can help make the world a little better.

East-side Samaritans

December 26, 2018
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News

Catholic institutions in East Baltimore are working to help address the systemic problems that lead to poverty and homelessness.

Reason to celebrate

December 23, 2018
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary

We have every reason to celebrate both the immeasurable and measurable impact of our faith over this past year through the many and varied ministries of our Church, including the outreach and support provided to nearly 12,000 immigrant families and individuals at the Esperanza Center; the more than 230,000 meals served by Our Daily Bread; the education of more than 30,000 young people in our 70 primary and secondary schools; the nearly 400 people placed in permanent housing; and the assistance and care provided to 1,800 seniors in 24 sponsored senior centers.

Jeers to cheers

December 22, 2018
By Father Joseph Breighner
Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom

Christmas is a chance again to discover who we are. God came into the world in the form of a baby because God always comes into the world that way.

A new St. Nicholas to gather us to hearth and home

December 19, 2018
By Brett Robinson
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary

Perhaps we need a new, albeit very different, St. Nicholas. Someone who recognizes our poverty, a poverty of attention and time, and can fill our homes and hearts with something far more valuable than more screens and chocolate coins.

Tolkien, Chesterton, and the Adventure of Mission

December 18, 2018
By Bishop Robert Barron
Filed Under: Commentary, Word on Fire

We Christians don’t stay in hobbit holes; we go on adventure.

Gospel of Capra

December 10, 2018
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News

This year the Christmas classic “It’s A Wonderful Life” hit closer to home than ever for Managing Editor Paul McMullen.

The challenge of John Chau

December 5, 2018
By Bishop Robert Barron
Filed Under: Commentary, Word on Fire

Say what you want about his prudence. I will speak of him with honor.

Greatest gifts

December 5, 2018
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church

The weeks leading up to Christmas are their own gift, offering a time for us to ready our hearts and consider the enormity of the real miracle of Christmas.

Everyone’s story

December 5, 2018
By Father Joseph Breighner
Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom

Christmas reminds us that God, as Christ, has entered our world again in person to let us know that God never abandons us, that evil ultimately will not triumph.

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