Spring cleaning with the ‘Trash Bashers’ April 30, 2019By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Feature The Trash Bashers of St. Mary of the Assumption in Govans take pride in their attempts to beautify York Road.
The women who stayed April 26, 2019By Laura Kelly Fanucci Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary Imagine how different the story might have been if the women had not gone to the tomb while others slept, had not discovered the body gone, had not listened to the angels or had not run to tell the stunning news of Christ’s resurrection that changed everything.
Church’s stance on Medjugorje/ Can we receive Communion? April 24, 2019By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about the Catholic Church’s position on Medjugorje and when a reconciled married couple can receive Communion.
‘Infinite sadness’ marks the loss of grand Cathedral of Notre Dame April 16, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary I’ve visited the grand cathedral a few times since the late 1990s. It is an impressive place to visit and to pray.
Upon further review April 12, 2019By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom I just wanted to assure you that I am still living at the cathedral rectory. I’ve been able to keep my residence. Please pray that I’ll be able to keep my sanity!
Kittens and babies April 11, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary Some legislators – at the state and federal level – are so afraid of anything that acknowledges the humanity of an unborn child that they cannot imagine granting any kind of protection, even when it should be obvious.
Being present this Lent April 10, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, Lent, The Domestic Church Were we present at Jesus’ crucifixion? We were, and we are. We can place ourselves in that moment, meditating again on the tremendous sacrifice Jesus made for each of us on the cross. We were there. This Lent we are there.
The resurrection of mercy April 3, 2019By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Lent There is no doubt that the Lord has won the victory over sin and death by his cross and resurrection. The question confronting each of us is whether or not we will participate in his victory.
Scary prayers that are good for you April 2, 2019By Greg Erlandson Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary Scary prayers are prayers where even the very words you say seem to convict you.
‘Unplanned’ isn’t fun to watch, but it’s necessary viewing March 28, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary, Respect Life It’s an important movie that will challenge your thinking, even if you already consider yourself pro-life.
Bell at consecration?/ Children and same-sex marriage March 28, 2019By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about bells at the consecration and how to talk to children about same-sex marriage.
Of joy, and Father Jeff March 22, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Feature, Local News Father Jeff Dauses recently gave the gift of life when he donated a kidney to a woman related to one of his parishioners at St. Andrew by the Bay in Annapolis.
