It’s time to talk about gun violence December 4, 2017By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary If we are not distressed by the mass shootings occurring all too frequently around our country, is it any wonder that we are not shocked and distressed by individual killings on the streets of Baltimore?
Searches beyond Google’s capabilities November 30, 2017By Brett Robinson Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary My mother was very good at teaching me to read the subtle signs of providence, and she got me very excited that this book that had been so magical for the reviewer was rediscovered in our library.
A plea for our fellow Catholics November 30, 2017By Greg Erlandson Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary This Advent, stop worrying about Christmas presents and hanging lights, negotiating mall traffic or scouring the web for the perfect gift.
Paul VI, Prophet November 30, 2017By Bishop Robert Barron Filed Under: Commentary, Word on Fire In Humanae Vitae, Paul VI plays the prophet and lays out, clearly and succinctly, what he foresees as consequences of turning away from the Church’s classic teaching on sex.
What is sex for? November 22, 2017By Richard Doerflinger Filed Under: A More Human Society, Commentary The root problem here is a self-centered notion of freedom that “frees” individuals from respecting others, if such respect would get in the way of their own pleasure.
Black Elk and the need for catechists November 22, 2017By Bishop Robert Barron Filed Under: Commentary, Word on Fire Catechists, the Church needs you! We’re losing our kids to secularism.
Gift of gratitude November 21, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church Gratitude doesn’t always come easily, but there’s almost always something to be thankful for, though it can take time to see it.
Why poetry matters November 16, 2017By John Garvey Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Commentary, Guest Commentary, Intellect and Virtue Richard Wilbur died last month. He was, Dana Gioia said, the finest poet of his generation and the greatest American Christian poet since Eliot.
Coffee & Doughnuts with Erich March November 14, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Coffee & Doughnuts, Commentary, Feature, Local News, Urban Vicariate The Catholic Review sits down with Erich March, president of King Memorial Park cemetery, vice president and COO of March Funeral Homes, and parishioner of St. Ann in Baltimore.
Coffee & Doughnuts with Erich March November 14, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Coffee & Doughnuts, Commentary, Feature, Local News, Urban Vicariate The Catholic Review sits down with Erich March, president of King Memorial Park cemetery, vice president and COO of March Funeral Homes, and parishioner of St. Ann in Baltimore.
Take action against gun violence November 13, 2017By Christopher White Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary This year alone, over 13,000 people have died as a result of gun violence in this country. And according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of 93 Americans is killed by guns each day based on data from the past five years.
Director of ‘The Star’ aimed for fresh look at Nativity November 9, 2017By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary, Movie & Television Reviews Presenting the story of the Nativity from the perspective of the animals allowed the producers and director to see the well-known narrative from fresh eyes. In an interview for the “Catholic Baltimore” radio show, director Timothy Reckart discusses the goals of those who produced the movie, which opens Nov. 17.
