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Commentary

A question sprung from the garden

May 2, 2019
By Effie Caldarola
Filed Under: Commentary, For the Journey, Guest Commentary

We celebrate, we loudly proclaim “Alleluia,” but we also hover in that upper room, wondering what this event means for the rest of our lives. As Christians, it is the question we cannot deny or avoid. It’s the pivotal question of our entire existence.

Spring cleaning with the ‘Trash Bashers’

April 30, 2019
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Feature

The Trash Bashers of St. Mary of the Assumption in Govans take pride in their attempts to beautify York Road.

The women who stayed

April 26, 2019
By Laura Kelly Fanucci
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary

Imagine how different the story might have been if the women had not gone to the tomb while others slept, had not discovered the body gone, had not listened to the angels or had not run to tell the stunning news of Christ’s resurrection that changed everything.

Church’s stance on Medjugorje/ Can we receive Communion?

April 24, 2019
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner

Father Doyle fields questions about the Catholic Church’s position on Medjugorje and when a reconciled married couple can receive Communion.

‘Infinite sadness’ marks the loss of grand Cathedral of Notre Dame

April 16, 2019
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary

I’ve visited the grand cathedral a few times since the late 1990s. It is an impressive place to visit and to pray.

Upon further review

April 12, 2019
By Father Joseph Breighner
Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom

I just wanted to assure you that I am still living at the cathedral rectory. I’ve been able to keep my residence. Please pray that I’ll be able to keep my sanity! 

Kittens and babies

April 11, 2019
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary

Some legislators – at the state and federal level – are so afraid of anything that acknowledges the humanity of an unborn child that they cannot imagine granting any kind of protection, even when it should be obvious.

Being present this Lent

April 10, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Commentary, Lent, The Domestic Church

Were we present at Jesus’ crucifixion? We were, and we are. We can place ourselves in that moment, meditating again on the tremendous sacrifice Jesus made for each of us on the cross. We were there. This Lent we are there.

The resurrection of mercy

April 3, 2019
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Lent

There is no doubt that the Lord has won the victory over sin and death by his cross and resurrection. The question confronting each of us is whether or not we will participate in his victory.

Scary prayers that are good for you

April 2, 2019
By Greg Erlandson
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary

Scary prayers are prayers where even the very words you say seem to convict you.

‘Unplanned’ isn’t fun to watch, but it’s necessary viewing

March 28, 2019
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary, Respect Life

It’s an important movie that will challenge your thinking, even if you already consider yourself pro-life.

Bell at consecration?/ Children and same-sex marriage

March 28, 2019
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner

Father Doyle fields questions about bells at the consecration and how to talk to children about same-sex marriage.

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