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Commentary

No sales pitch required

December 8, 2019
By Father Joseph Breighner
Filed Under: Advent, Commentary, Wit & Wisdom

The world may or may not believe what we say. But the world will believe what we do. Do we live in such a way as to allow the God born once in a manger to live fully in us?

My favorite gift to buy is that for a stranger

November 29, 2019
By Suzanna Molino Singleton
Filed Under: Advent, Commentary, Snippets of Faith

This Christmas season, as your family and mine add unnecessary “stuff” to the pile collecting in our closets, dressers, and cabinets, let us remember there are good and hardworking families in our community who are not as blessed to afford new things.

Did Judas receive Communion?/ Refusing to baptize

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

Father Kenneth Doyle fields questions about whether Judas received Communion and a priest refusing to baptize a baby.

‘Time for a different approach’

November 27, 2019
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary

We have to do something – actually we have to do a lot of somethings: strengthen families, fight poverty, promote the dignity of life – so that when we get to the end of 2020, we’re not looking at 300 or more homicides in Baltimore again.

Turkey Bowl at 100: Augie Miceli still teaching, leading

November 27, 2019
By Jason Smith
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Turkey Bowl

The best thing you can do in life is be a consistent, positive example to your family. Teach them to be punctual. Teach them to be a good influence on their community. And, most essential, teach them how to provide care and love to other people, especially those in your family.

Not just a dog

November 24, 2019
By Suzanna Molino Singleton
Filed Under: Commentary, Snippets of Faith

God created these very special animals especially for us, to emulate him. He knew exactly what he was doing when he made dogs.

Turkey Bowl 100: Devoted over distance, time

November 22, 2019
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News, Turkey Bowl

There may be longer Turkey Bowl attendance streaks, but few have embraced one of Maryland’s most enduring sporting traditions as fervently as Ed Romans and Bill Korrow.

Mary and me

November 20, 2019
By Suzanna Molino Singleton
Filed Under: Commentary, Snippets of Faith

I am the biggest advocate for my kids. She is Jesus’ biggest advocate.

A home for generation woke

November 19, 2019
By Katie Prejean McGrady
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary

No generation is perfect, each facing unique challenges, each having distinct personality and peculiarities that others mock and question. But, millennials seem to carry the ire of everyone.

A year ahead of election, breathe deeply

November 14, 2019
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary

Christopher Gunty offers five strategies to get through this election cycle without destroying our democracy.

Remarks of Professor James O’Hara

November 14, 2019
By James O'Hara
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary

Erasmus called Thomas “the only genius in England.” Samuel Johnson said, “he was the person of greatest virtue these islands ever produced.”

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini: Dismissed and dissed?

November 14, 2019
By Effie Caldarola
Filed Under: Commentary, For the Journey, Guest Commentary, Saints

I hope Governor Cuomo does build a St. Cabrini statue, expressing the strength and vision of a woman who should not be dismissed easily.

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