Thank you, Father Joe July 13, 2023By 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, 2023By 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, 2023By 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, 2023By 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, 2023By 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, 2023By 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, 2023By 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, 2023By 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, 2023By 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, 2023By 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.
‘Thoughts and prayers’: What good are they? July 3, 2023By Lisa M. Hendey OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Gun Violence Meant as a consolation, the words “thoughts and prayers” are often seen as a senseless murmur offered in place of greatly needed societal change.
The gravity of Gettysburg, through the heart of a child July 3, 2023By Michael R. Heinlein OSV News Filed Under: Commentary When it comes to introducing children to history, you are not just dealing with facts and trivia; you’re introducing young minds to the reality of the human condition — that celebrating the greatest of human achievements is good, but that we must acknowledge and recognize the worst of human behavior.
