christopher gunty commentary Behind the HeadlinesBlogChild & Youth ProtectionCommentaryMcCarrick Report Bishops stymied in response to abuse Christopher GuntyDecember 5, 20183 min read We all wanted some definitive answers by now. God willing, February and June – the next U.S. bishops meeting – will bring the remedies that victim-survivors of sexual abuse, and the whole church, desperately need. AmenAmen Gunty CommentaryCommentary Combat disaster fatigue with compassion Christopher GuntyNovember 1, 20183 min read Harden not your heart. Combat disaster fatigue with compassion. Behind the HeadlinesBlogCommentary Learning from our stumbles Christopher GuntyOctober 5, 20184 min read It’s time now for those of us in the church to funnel our anger and frustration into helping the victims and the church to heal. The church may have stumbled and fallen along the way when it comes to protecting children and vulnerable adults. God willing, we have learned from our falls and our failures. AmenAmen Gunty CommentaryCommentary I have seen the face of Christ Christopher GuntySeptember 10, 20183 min read Many years ago, I read an essay that pointed out that the church – whose head is Christ – must have a dual nature: like Jesus, both divine and human. If the church were not human, it would not be riddled with sinners and all that sin brings into our lives; but if the church were not divine, it could not have lasted two millennia, the argument went. AmenAmen Gunty CommentaryCommentary ‘You are precious; I love you’ Christopher GuntyJune 28, 20183 min read We cannot simply say, “Have a nice day,” to someone who is clinically depressed, and expect that to change his or her situation. But we can learn to identify warning signs (see box) and get help for those who are hurting. Behind the HeadlinesBlogCommentary Time for action on gun violence Christopher GuntyMarch 6, 20184 min read “Thoughts and prayers” are an appropriate, initial, compassionate response to any tragedy, including the death of innocents at a concert, church or school. But a solution requires action. And the time for action is now. Behind the HeadlinesBlogCommentary Living Biblically Christopher GuntyFebruary 26, 20184 min read If “Living Biblically” can get people thinking and talking about living a life of faith, it might be a good thing, overall. For now, CBS has ordered 13 episodes, and the producers hope it gets picked up for a second season. Behind the HeadlinesBlogCommentary Archbishop Lori recalls Christmases past, looks back at 2017 Christopher GuntyDecember 21, 20173 min read Archbishop William E. Lori recalled that midnight Mass was the highlight of the family Christmas celebrations. The parish where he grew up had a particularly beautiful choir that helped make the Mass a memorable event, even as a kid. Behind the HeadlinesBlogCommentary It’s time to talk about gun violence Christopher GuntyDecember 4, 20174 min read If we are not distressed by the mass shootings occurring all too frequently around our country, is it any wonder that we are not shocked and distressed by individual killings on the streets of Baltimore? Behind the HeadlinesBlogCommentaryMovie & Television Reviews Director of ‘The Star’ aimed for fresh look at Nativity Christopher GuntyNovember 9, 20174 min read Presenting the story of the Nativity from the perspective of the animals allowed the producers and director to see the well-known narrative from fresh eyes. In an interview for the “Catholic Baltimore” radio show, director Timothy Reckart discusses the goals of those who produced the movie, which opens Nov. 17. Previous 1 … 4 5 6 … 7 Next