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Commentary

A prayer for Father Joe Breighner

July 14, 2023
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, The Narthex

How do you come up with thousands of column ideas over the course of half a century even as you are devoting your life to so many other ministries – including an immensely popular radio show that reached audiences across the country?

Bring generations together this summer

July 14, 2023
By Sister Constance Veit, L.S.P.
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Commentary, Seniors

Whether you are young, like Mary, or older, like her cousin Elizabeth, this summer set aside some time to reach out to someone who is not from your own age cohort. If you do, your life, and the lives of others, will be richly blessed.

Thank you, Father Joe

July 13, 2023
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

I’ve long admired Father Joe Breighner’s work.

An Adventure in the Kitchen

July 13, 2023
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

There wasn’t quite enough for another double-crusted pie, but I could maybe make a tart.

Take heart, press forward

July 13, 2023
By Carole Norris Greene
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Amen, Black Catholic Ministry, Commentary, Racial Justice

Congress XIII participants can take heart from the consecrated men and women who for decades courageously spoke truth to power as they called for the inclusion of the cultural contributions of Black Catholics to the Catholic Church during those troubling times before the Baltimore-based National Black Catholic Congress Inc. (NBCC) was established.

On cannabis: Let’s stop digging the hole

July 12, 2023
By Dr. Tim Millea
OSV News
Filed Under: Commentary, Health Care

Information pointing out the profoundly negative effects of marijuana use continues to grow, in direct correlation with the severity of these effects.

‘Becoming our parents’ isn’t necessarily a bad thing

July 8, 2023
By Effie Caldarola
OSV News
Filed Under: Commentary

I don’t want to fear diversity, or become that person who mutters, “I don’t want to get involved.”

Where will God move you if you say ‘yes’ to adoration?

July 8, 2023
By Gretchen R. Crowe
OSV News
Filed Under: Commentary, Eucharist, Worship & Sacraments

The fruits that came from that regular “visit” were undeniable — peace, direction, clarity, further commitment to my faith.

Question Corner: Why can’t any sacrament be received at any church?

July 6, 2023
By Jenna Marie Cooper
Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner

Some sacraments are intended to be ordinarily celebrated in specific churches, and marriage is one of these sacraments.

Sink or swim

July 5, 2023
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church

God is waiting patiently for each of us, loving us right where we are, recognizing that our path is uniquely our own.

Catholic hospitals must be free to function according to teachings

July 4, 2023
By OSV News
OSV News
Filed Under: Commentary, Religious Freedom

Catholic health care services should not be involved in any procedure that would assist in the physical “transition” of a person from his or her biological sex.

Robotics camp, cousin time, an Orioles game, and a bari sax (7 Quick Takes)

July 3, 2023
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Our boys have been participating in a robotics camp—one as a counselor and one as a participant. I had the chance to visit the camp briefly for a competition, and I was struck by how amazing it is to see your child move into that kind of leadership role.

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