christopher gunty commentary
Navigating a changing media landscape
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops plans to shut down domestic operations of CNS at the end of 2022.
Unrelenting and unrepentant
We must be as unrelenting in our prayer, outreach and support as the Russians have been intheir attack.
Legacies of amazing women often go unnoticed
I realize women like my amazing mother and grandmother don’t have to make history to influence others and leave a legacy.
Synod: ‘We’re listening’
The synod has already begun in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, with about two dozen parishes, plus Catholic Center staff, clergy and religious, having already gone through the process, which entails a listening session immersed in prayer.
Theological virtues for 2022
How can we approach the new year with the theological virtues of faith, hope and love in mind?
Webb and wonder
If we already believe that God, having existed outside of space and time before eternity, created the universe, does actually seeing the big bang or the earliest galaxies make a difference?
Saints and other fine souls
We all want to be saints. That’s our goal as Catholic Christians – to live a holy life worthy of heaven.
Protect yourself, love others
If you love your neighbor, help protect yourself and others. Wear a mask. Get vaccinated.
Lives more than matter
If we truly believe as the church teaches – and as we know in our hearts – that every person is created in the image and likeness of God, then the sign in my neighborhood has it right: matter is the minimum.
Laying the groundwork for peace
Imagine also if we put the same effort that has characterized the pandemic response into achieving world peace, or addressing climate change, or alleviating poverty in general.