commeNTARY Baltimore BoomerBlogCommentary Knocking on Vatican door, ‘Heaven in Baltimore’ and honky-tonk heroes Paul McMullenOctober 21, 20204 min read Paul McMullen has a special connection to country singer Dale Watson, who plays himself in the new movie, “Yellow Rose.” BlogCommentaryOpen Window The sadness of an adoption program closing Rita BuettnerOctober 20, 20204 min read When I heard that Catholic Charities of Baltimore had closed its international adoption program, I was so sad. CommentaryIntellect and Virtue Democracy and distrust John GarveyOctober 20, 20204 min read The real concern about Barrett is not that she would disregard the principles of democracy, but that she would heed them, and leave the course and pace of social progress up to the voters. Her opponents don’t care about the separation of powers; only about outcomes. BlogCommentarySnippets of Faith How did that happen? Suzanna Molino SingletonOctober 19, 20204 min read On the morning of my 61st birthday, I looked into my mirrored reflection and wished myself a birthday greeting. I thought, “Wow, 61. How did that happen?” And “the whisper” from God answered. BlogCommentaryOpen Window It’s fall, a different kind of Halloween, reasons to travel, and those finches (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerOctober 17, 20204 min read It’s fall! The leaves are starting to change, and we have pumpkins sitting on our porch, all ready for carving. CommentaryThe Domestic Church Move beyond fear Rita BuettnerOctober 15, 20203 min read We have faith in our God who is bigger than any threat we can imagine. BlogCommentaryOpen Window A bedtime surprise Rita BuettnerOctober 15, 20203 min read “Aww, he’s so sweet,” I think as I bend down. “They’re just so innocent and cute when they’re sleeping.” CommentaryQuestion Corner Marrying an ‘anti-Catholic’/ How ‘extraordinary’ should ministers be? Father Kenneth DoyleOctober 14, 20204 min read Father Doyle fields questions about marrying an ‘anti-Catholic’ and extraordinary ministers of holy Communion. BlogCommentaryOpen Window A special family Mass, finches taking flight, and pretzel presents (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerOctober 10, 20205 min read Our friend, Fr. Timothy Brown, S.J., celebrated a special Mass for my brother-in-law Eric, who died three years ago. BlogCommentaryDiamonds in the Rough Cobra Kai and the transformative power of mercy Father T. Austin Murphy Jr.October 9, 20204 min read Cobra Kai has been a nice illustration of what can happen when we let go of the past and the devil’s desire to keep reminding us of it. Previous 1 … 185 186 187 … 303 Next
