Commentary & Columns BlogCommentaryOpen Window Do you take pictures of your food? Rita BuettnerJuly 21, 20223 min read Some people, it turns out, don’t feel the need to photograph their food before eating it—even if they’re in Italy. And that’s fine. Read More CommentaryFeatureGuest CommentaryGun ViolenceRespect LifeWar in Ukraine The Catholic parish in a time of violence Bishop W. Shawn McKnightJuly 19, 20225 min read We seem to be in an epidemic of mass shootings, with so many innocent people killed, leaving entire communities in deep pain. Read More BlogCommentaryOpen Window A smiling pie, a summer reward, self-checkouts, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerJuly 16, 20224 min read In the busyness of summer, I haven’t written 7 Quick Takes in a few weeks, so I hope you enjoy these! ~1~ My friend Olivia came to dinner this week, so I made an apple pie. You never need a reason to bake a pie, but having a friend over is special, especially when you […] Read More BlogCommentaryOpen Window The Rainbow After the Storm Rita BuettnerJuly 12, 20222 min read But at the end, even when the storm leaves damage and destruction, there is quiet and stillness. There is hope and peace and a promise of tomorrow. Read More CommentaryFeatureThe Domestic Church Rise and shine and pass out the animal crackers Rita BuettnerJuly 11, 20223 min read We shared the Catholic faith with youngsters and learned how to capture their attention and help bring Bible stories to life. Read More BlogCommentaryOpen Window Skating through life Rita BuettnerJuly 6, 20223 min read I walked to the counter and paid to rent a pair of skates and put them on. Read More AmenAmen Matysek CommentaryArts & CultureCommentaryFeature Baltimore’s strongman George P. Matysek Jr.July 5, 20223 min read Antone Matysek’s most-famous stunt, which he performed on the Vaudeville stage, was hoisting three men over his head with one arm as they pedaled vainly on a custom-made bicycle outfitted with added weights. Read More BlogCommentaryOpen Window Pretzels, treats and reflections during a staycation (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerJuly 2, 20224 min read I took this past week off from work for a sort of staycation with my boys. Read More BlogCommentaryOpen Window When life gives you lemons, serve ice cream cake Rita BuettnerJuly 1, 20223 min read Sometimes when life gives you lemons, you push them down the garbage disposal and make your own fun. Read More CommentaryFeatureRespect LifeWit & Wisdom What would the baby choose? Father Joseph BreighnerJuly 1, 20222 min read We want to be pro-life. We want to be pro-kindness! Read More Previous 1 … 117 118 119 … 280 Next