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Commentary

Remembering a Baltimore culinary classic

December 8, 2010
By 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, 2010
By 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, 2008
By 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, 2007
By 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, 2007
By 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, 2005
By 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.

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