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Commentary

Good to be Catholic

October 4, 2017
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary

I am proud that the ministries of this Archdiocese accept this invitation every day of every year.

Coffee & Doughnuts with William J. McCarthy Jr.

October 2, 2017
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Coffee & Doughnuts, Commentary, Local News

The Catholic Review sits down with with William J. McCarthy Jr., executive director of Catholic Charities of Baltimore and parishioner of Church of the Nativity in Timonium.

Coffee & Doughnuts with William J. McCarthy Jr.

October 2, 2017
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Coffee & Doughnuts, Commentary, Local News

The Catholic Review sits down with with William J. McCarthy Jr., executive director of Catholic Charities of Baltimore and parishioner of Church of the Nativity in Timonium.

Nothing like a lightning strike to change your life

September 29, 2017
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary

“The Stray,” a movie premiering Oct. 6, looks at the true-life story of Mitch and his family, and how they cope with the long hours and stress of his life as an executive at a Hollywood studio, reviewing scripts and pitches that might be made into movies.

A compassionate, Christian reflection on the death of Hugh Hefner

September 28, 2017
By Christopher West
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary

The headlines of the secular media announcing Hugh Hefner’s death are hailing him as a pioneer of free speech and sexual liberation. What should Christians think of the passing of one of the pioneers of the pornographic revolution?

Discerning the spirits

September 28, 2017
By Richard Doerflinger
Filed Under: A More Human Society, Commentary

In our rights-oriented society, “discrimination” is the worst accusation we can bring against someone. So it is important to explain what we mean by it.

Wrap mother-to-be in prayer

September 28, 2017
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church

Instead of baby showers, Rita Buettner has been throwing prayer gatherings for friends and relatives who are awaiting the arrival of their babies.

Question Corner: How often to anoint?/ Baptismal sponsors unsuitable

September 26, 2017
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner

Father Doyle fields questions about how often one can be anointing and improper sponsors for baptism.

Technology: An unknown pilgrimage

September 21, 2017
By Brett Robinson
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary

This month marks a significant anniversary in the history of technology: It is the 10-year anniversary of the iPhone. Apple celebrated by unveiling yet another iPhone, this one called the iPhone X.

Making memories on an evening walk

September 21, 2017
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church

As a mother of two growing children, I’m getting used to following along behind. I want them to be cautious and hang back and stay young just a little while longer. But they see a wide open world ahead of them, without a danger in sight. They want to run free.

Charter 15 years later

September 15, 2017
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Child & Youth Protection, Commentary, From the Archbishop, News

Since 2003, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has trained 292,639 adults who volunteer and/or work with children and young people. In addition, more than 44,000 students per year have been trained in child abuse prevention and reporting since 2003, as part of religion class in Catholic schools or in faith formation classes in our parishes.

Duties of a pastor/Incense at Mass

September 15, 2017
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner, Worship & Sacraments

Father Doyle fields questions about a pastor’s duties and the use of incense at Mass.

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