‘I have connections in heaven’ August 30, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary Mercy Sister Lois Mueller was a bundle of energy when I first met her at The Villa retirement home in Baltimore three years ago. I was visiting for a story I was writing about how retired nuns kept in shape by playing bowling and other Nintendo Wii video games donated by students of St. Joseph School in Cockeysville.
Clarity in Rome confessional February 23, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Blog, Commentary The Scala Sancta, “Holy Stairs,” are believed to be the passageway Jesus walked on his way to face Pontius Pilate before the crucifixion. St. Helena, mother of Constantine, brought the staircase to the Eternal City from the Holy Land in the middle of the 4th century.
Father Janaites carried burdens for others January 19, 2012By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, News, Wit & Wisdom Since the strokes in my eyes in 2002, I’ve found that tears come pretty easily. However, I needed no such excuse when I first heard that Father Stan Janaites had died on Aug. 5. I cried again as I stood at his coffin in St. Joseph’s Church in Sykesville.
Two writers duke it out on the subject of school sports January 19, 2012By Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary Catholic Review writer and parent Nancy Menefee Jackson, who volunteers as an assistant JV coach, thinks school sports practices are essential and recognizes the need for practices and games during holiday breaks. Catholic Review writer and parent Suzanne Molino Singleton thinks the opposite – free time is family time when kids deserve a break from school and the rigorous schedule it offers.
Whatever happened to Thanksgiving? December 22, 2011By Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary Last month’s celebration of Thanksgiving invited me to once again go back to the history books to refresh my memory with regard to the historical roots of the holiday. With psychologists giving advice on how to avoid family feuds between quarreling relatives, others who can’t wait for the football games, and still others plotting strategies on how to best maneuver their way through the “Black Friday” sales, perhaps we have lost some of the real meaning of the celebration. In fact, I would go further to say that perhaps we have lost much more than we realize. Let us take a historical glimpse to the roots of this day.
Serendipitous visit to Bon Secours in West Baltimore December 15, 2011By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Baltimore Boomer, Blog, Commentary On this job, every day is a religious experience. I’ve got an article in the Dec. 15 issue of The Catholic Review on Bon Secours Baltimore Health System. In late September, the health care provider in West Baltimore launched a new branding and mission with an ecumenical prayer service at 31 W. Fulton St., at the Cathedral […]
Remembering a Baltimore culinary classic December 8, 2010By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, The Narthex The founders of Haussner’s, William Henry Haussner and Frances Wilke Haussner, always treated priests with extra kindness, Mrs. Jakowski said. When long lines of waiting customers would stretch along Eastern Avenue – as was often the case – the owners would pluck priests out of the crowd and make sure they and their guests were given priority seating.
‘As good and as holy a priest as there ever was’ April 22, 2010By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Narthex The people of the Archdiocese of Baltimore will miss you, Archbishop Borders. We thank you for the gift of your priesthood and the gift of your leadership. May we learn to live by the motto that governed your life – that we will listen that we may serve.
When it comes to prayer, remember ACTS and ALTAR September 4, 2008By Father Joseph Breighner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom The old saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” is wrong. I’m learning all the time! Allow me to share two new insights about prayer.
Age gracefully, with laughter August 16, 2007By Father Joseph Breighner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom My favorite definition of laughter is that it’s jogging for the intestines.
One Church with divine roles March 15, 2007By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Uncategorized I love being part of the multitude of cultures which make up the church.
He was exceptionally normal July 28, 2005By Father Joseph Breighner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom Beyond his immediate family, Johnny touched a much larger world. He consistently inspired friends and classmates. He said he just wanted to be normal, and so many people helped him to feel a part of normal life.
