Commentary & Columns BlogThe Narthex Sargent Shriver: Cardinal Gibbons’ godson remembered George P. Matysek Jr.January 22, 20115 min read Sargent Shriver is shown in a Life photograph. The former vice presidential candidate was the godson of Baltimore Cardinal James Gibbons. This week’s cover story in The Catholic Review spotlights a mother and daughter who are planning to jump into the icy Chesapeake Bay at the end of the month to raise money for the Special Olympics. Was […] Read More BlogCommentaryThe Narthex Remembering a Baltimore culinary classic George P. Matysek Jr.December 8, 20104 min read The founders of Haussner’s, William Henry Haussner and Frances Wilke Haussner, always treated priests with extra kindness, Mrs. Jakowski said. When long lines of waiting customers would stretch along Eastern Avenue – as was often the case – the owners would pluck priests out of the crowd and make sure they and their guests were given priority seating. Read More CommentaryThe Narthex ‘As good and as holy a priest as there ever was’ George P. Matysek Jr.April 22, 20103 min read The people of the Archdiocese of Baltimore will miss you, Archbishop Borders. We thank you for the gift of your priesthood and the gift of your leadership. May we learn to live by the motto that governed your life – that we will listen that we may serve. Read More CommentaryWit & Wisdom When it comes to prayer, remember ACTS and ALTAR Father Joseph BreighnerSeptember 4, 20083 min read The old saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” is wrong. I’m learning all the time! Allow me to share two new insights about prayer. Read More CommentaryWit & Wisdom Age gracefully, with laughter Father Joseph BreighnerAugust 16, 20074 min read My favorite definition of laughter is that it’s jogging for the intestines. Read More CommentaryGuest CommentaryUncategorized One Church with divine roles Catholic Review StaffMarch 15, 20074 min read I love being part of the multitude of cultures which make up the church. Read More CommentaryWit & Wisdom He was exceptionally normal Father Joseph BreighnerJuly 28, 20054 min read Beyond his immediate family, Johnny touched a much larger world. He consistently inspired friends and classmates. He said he just wanted to be normal, and so many people helped him to feel a part of normal life. Read More BlogThe Narthex Reporter’s notebook: Martin Sheen says Gospel values needed now more than ever George P. Matysek Jr.December 15, 20024 min read The congregation that packed St. Peter Claver Church for Philip Berrigan’s funeral Dec. 9 was slowly making its way onto ice-covered streets of West Baltimore when I spotted the president of the United States standing outside the 114-year-old brick building. Read More Previous 1 … 278 279 … 279