Getting real about our challenges October 25, 2018By Greg Erlandson Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary We need a church that recovers what it means to be a family, a family that can disagree and argue passionately about things, but also that loves one another.
A smile and a handshake October 24, 2018By Sarah Jarzembowski Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Young Adult Ministry My encounter with the Holy Father reminds me that the Holy Spirit is working in small yet profound ways.
Humility cometh after a fall October 15, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church The journey toward greater humility might not be one that comes easily or without significant challenge. It might not even be one I want to pursue. But it is necessary if I’m going to grow in my relationship with Christ.
Genes, chromosomes – and God October 15, 2018By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom God is not some invisible presence watching us from the sky; God is as close to us as the DNA in our bodies.
Benefactor’s dreams realized at Good Samaritan Hospital October 15, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Commentary, Local News, Our Back Pages Good Samaritan Hospital came into existence thanks to the generosity of Thomas J. O’Neill, a merchant who famously asked Carmelite nuns to pray that his store be spared during the Great Baltimore fire of February 1904.
Judas and his fate/ Divorce and friendship October 11, 2018By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Kenneth Doyle fields questions about suicide and divorce and friendship.
Learning from our stumbles October 5, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary It’s time now for those of us in the church to funnel our anger and frustration into helping the victims and the church to heal. The church may have stumbled and fallen along the way when it comes to protecting children and vulnerable adults. God willing, we have learned from our falls and our failures.
Teach your parents October 4, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News, Schools Paul McMullen finds boundless inspiration from young people.
One thing leading to another October 2, 2018By Father Eugene Hemrick Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary Bigmindedness looks at the connection between present concerns and future consequences, reminding us that one thing leads to another and to take seriously what that other might be.
What I heard this summer September 27, 2018By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary I will report back to you what I’ve heard and how these heartfelt comments, no matter how hard they are to hear at times, will help to shape necessary reforms in our local Church and how they will inform my own contributions to the urgent conversations that are happening at higher levels of our Church.
Oktoberfest carries new meaning September 27, 2018By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary A visit with his aunt leads Catholic Review visual journalist Kevin J. Parks to discover more about his German heritage.
Hoops for Haiti September 26, 2018By Loyola Blakefield Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Missions Students from Loyola Blakefield in Towson recently participated in a mission trip to Haiti, where 80 percent of the population lives below the poverty level.
