Serendipitous visit to Bon Secours in West Baltimore December 15, 2011By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Baltimore Boomer, Blog, Commentary On this job, every day is a religious experience. I’ve got an article in the Dec. 15 issue of The Catholic Review on Bon Secours Baltimore Health System. In late September, the health care provider in West Baltimore launched a new branding and mission with an ecumenical prayer service at 31 W. Fulton St., at the Cathedral […]
Remembering a Baltimore culinary classic December 8, 2010By 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, 2010By 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, 2008By 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, 2007By 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, 2007By 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, 2005By 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.
