Commentary & Columns Coffee & DoughnutsCommentaryLocal News Coffee & Doughnuts with William J. McCarthy Jr. Paul McMullenOctober 2, 20173 min read The Catholic Review sits down with with William J. McCarthy Jr., executive director of Catholic Charities of Baltimore and parishioner of Church of the Nativity in Timonium. Read More Behind the HeadlinesBlogCommentary Nothing like a lightning strike to change your life Christopher GuntySeptember 29, 20172 min read “The Stray,” a movie premiering Oct. 6, looks at the true-life story of Mitch and his family, and how they cope with the long hours and stress of his life as an executive at a Hollywood studio, reviewing scripts and pitches that might be made into movies. Read More BlogOpen Window Are you smarter than a 4th grader, trumpet playing, Cinderella’s glass slipper, and plarn (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerSeptember 28, 20173 min read Our older son gets to read a book of his choice for 20 minutes each night. I love that this week that homework assignment turned into reading aloud to his little brother. Read More CommentaryGuest Commentary A compassionate, Christian reflection on the death of Hugh Hefner Christopher WestSeptember 28, 20176 min read The headlines of the secular media announcing Hugh Hefner’s death are hailing him as a pioneer of free speech and sexual liberation. What should Christians think of the passing of one of the pioneers of the pornographic revolution? Read More A More Human SocietyCommentary Discerning the spirits Richard DoerflingerSeptember 28, 20174 min read In our rights-oriented society, “discrimination” is the worst accusation we can bring against someone. So it is important to explain what we mean by it. Read More CommentaryThe Domestic Church Wrap mother-to-be in prayer Rita BuettnerSeptember 28, 20174 min read Instead of baby showers, Rita Buettner has been throwing prayer gatherings for friends and relatives who are awaiting the arrival of their babies. Read More CommentaryQuestion Corner Question Corner: How often to anoint?/ Baptismal sponsors unsuitable Father Kenneth DoyleSeptember 26, 20174 min read Father Doyle fields questions about how often one can be anointing and improper sponsors for baptism. Read More BlogOpen Window Our lucky 13th wedding anniversary Rita BuettnerSeptember 25, 20172 min read How do you celebrate 13 years of marriage? Read More BlogUnconditional A Moving Story, Part 3: Moving Day Robyn BarberrySeptember 25, 20174 min read Robyn Barberry continues her “moving saga” in part three of her blog series. Read More BlogOpen Window Swinging into fall, hats, the joy of soccer, prayer lives, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerSeptember 22, 20173 min read Between soccer, Sunday School, and learning all the states in the U.S., we don’t have much free weekend time. Read More Previous 1 … 268 269 270 … 292 Next