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Commentary

Amen: Men of Letters

March 22, 2018
By 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, 2018
By 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, 2018
By 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, 2018
By 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, 2018
By 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, 2018
By 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. 

The Things We Do for Love, Part Two: Be an Advocate

March 2, 2018
By Robyn Barberry
Filed Under: Commentary, Unconditional

God chose me because I am a natural advocate. He has given me a voice and a platform to keep spreading the word about autism, not only for Frank, but for everyone else who is a piece of the puzzle.

Where to get married?

March 1, 2018
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner, Worship & Sacraments

Father Doyle fields a question about where a wedding can take place in a marriage between a Catholic and a Christian of another denomination.

Enduring power of nonviolence

March 1, 2018
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, From the Archbishop, Social Justice, Urban Vicariate

Archbishop William E. Lori answers questions about his pastoral letter, “The Enduring Power of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Principles of Nonviolence.”

The Jordan Peterson Phenomenon

March 1, 2018
By Bishop Robert Barron
Filed Under: Commentary, Word on Fire

Peterson’s considerable erudition is on clear display throughout his latest book, but so is his very real experience in the trenches as a practicing psychotherapist.

Years surrounded by God

February 28, 2018
By Father Joseph Breighner
Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom

We are surrounded by God even though we can’t always feel or see God. God keeps us alive. I’m glad that I’ve lived long enough to share God with you. 

The Things We Do for Love, Part One: Play Their Game

February 27, 2018
By Robyn Barberry
Filed Under: Commentary, Unconditional

One of my favorite spiritual images is the one of the angel guiding the children across the broken bridge. Just as Jesus does that for all of us, parents must do that for their children.

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