Memory, identity and patriotism March 29, 2018By George Weigel Filed Under: Commentary, The Catholic Difference National identity is a precious thing, but it can only lead to a true civic patriotism if it deals with history honestly.
Beyond our opinions March 28, 2018By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, From the Archbishop As Holy Week and the Easter season unfold, let us embrace the One who transcends our opinions and controversies. Only his love shows us the way. Then we will find the peace the world cannot give.
Why Sister Jean and Father Rob matter March 28, 2018By Father Patrick Kelly Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary They are showing us a distinctively Catholic way of engaging with sport as an aspect of culture. This is characterized by what some have described as the Catholic “and.”
Stephen Hawking and the pope/Prayer for end to terrorism? March 27, 2018By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about Stephen Hawking and prayers for Russia.
Uncut Diamonds: Priestly formation in an era of epochal change March 27, 2018By Monsignor Andrew Baker Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary When I arrived at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary as the rector three years ago, I thought I knew how to answer the question of how someone becomes a Catholic priest. I was wrong.
Women’s History Month: The Daughters of Charity March 22, 2018By Denise Gallo Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary Women’s History Month is the perfect time to celebrate the legacies of the many congregations of women religious who pioneered health care, education and social services in the United States.
Amen: Men of Letters March 22, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News Reading Archbishop Lori’s pastoral letter on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s principles of nonviolence prompted Paul McMullen to consider his actions – and inaction – on issues of race and discrimination.
The Archdiocese of Baltimore, pro sports and the Sabbath March 16, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Commentary, Local News, News, Our Back Pages, Sports The era of “blue laws” restricted most business operations on Sunday. In the city, that meant Major League Baseball and National Football League games could not start before 2:05 p.m.
The day I thought a shooter was on campus March 14, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary In a split second, the place that we called home could have become one in a list of many: Sandy Hook, Oklahoma City, Columbine, the World Trade Center, the Boston Marathon and now Parkland. It only takes one person with malicious intent to uproot and destroy lives.
Wearin’ of the Green March 7, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church I’ve never been to the Emerald Isle. But throughout my childhood, my mother made sure my siblings and I knew we were Irish.
Prayer: Leading not into temptation March 6, 2018By Maureen Pratt Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary A 2017 neurological study suggests that we can lean on a key practice to give us the spiritual muscle to rise above temptations: prayer.
Time for action on gun violence March 6, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary “Thoughts and prayers” are an appropriate, initial, compassionate response to any tragedy, including the death of innocents at a concert, church or school. But a solution requires action. And the time for action is now.
