commeNTARY CommentaryWord on Fire The USCCB Meeting, Jordan Peterson, and the “Nones” Bishop Robert BarronJune 18, 20195 min read What is particularly sad to me is that the commentariat, especially in regard to religion, has become so polarized and ideologically driven that the most elementary distinctions aren’t made and the most broad-brush analyses are commonplace. CommentaryUnconditional Spell it out Robyn BarberryJune 18, 20193 min read A young super-speller tells his story. BlogOpen Window A tuxedo for graduation Rita BuettnerJune 17, 20193 min read I’m not a mother who thinks my children need to have everything they want when they want it, but when our 11-year-old asked for a tuxedo, I couldn’t help myself. BlogOpen Window A trip to Chicago, meeting Sister Jean, seeing a long-time friend for the first time, and a birthday wish (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerJune 14, 20195 min read I find flying to be completely exhilarating and also terrifying. I do love to fly. But I also believe that we will probably crash. I’m always astounded when we land safely at the other end. AmenAmen Gunty CommentaryCommentary A dad at heart Christopher GuntyJune 13, 20193 min read No, my father wasn’t famous, but he was my dad. He passed away in 2003. And just like Kelly Conway said of her father, my siblings and I would say, “We knew he would have to leave us someday, but that day came too soon.” CommentaryThe Domestic Church When less – or different – is more Rita BuettnerJune 11, 20194 min read As the first blossoms of spring transition into the vibrant greens of early summer, may we be open to the opportunities that lie ahead, recognizing that each of us can contribute to our family, our community, and our world in different ways at different moments. Baltimore BoomerBlog Ode to Gerald Brown: This one hits close to home Paul McMullenJune 9, 20193 min read You have to live in a cave not to know a family or three who have lost a loved one to the opioid epidemic, but for me, the violence infesting and dragging down Baltimore has never hit closer. BlogOpen Window A love of nature, pizza delivery, National Donut Day, a moment of fame, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerJune 7, 20194 min read During our visit to my in-laws on Maryland’s Eastern Shore last weekend, I took our boys on a trip to the store. As we were driving, I saw something move out of the corner of my eye and my younger son yelled, “STOP!” CommentaryGuest CommentaryLight One Candle A Catholic Apologist in the NFL Father Ed Dougherty, M.M.June 6, 20193 min read “The most important goal of a single Catholic man is to get his soul to heaven,” Zuerlein says, “but the most important goal of a married Catholic man expands to getting not only his own soul to heaven, but also those of his wife and children. It’s almost as if, as a result of the love that you share, you have one soul as a family.” CommentaryWit & Wisdom The gift of our selves Father Joseph BreighnerJune 6, 20192 min read On any given day, we may not remember all the things that Jesus said and did. But we do know that God came to be with us. That’s what really matters. Previous 1 … 139 140 141 … 215 Next