commeNTARY CommentaryQuestion Corner Did God condone aggression?/ Are deceased aware of those on earth? Father Kenneth DoyleMay 7, 20194 min read Father Doyle fields questions about violent passages in the Old Testament and whether the deceased are award of those on earth. CommentaryThe Domestic Church Call your mother Rita BuettnerMay 7, 20193 min read When you’re talking to your mother, she understands. And you can always just pick right up where you left off later. CommentaryWit & Wisdom A project worth continuing Father Joseph BreighnerMay 6, 20193 min read God never gives up on us. God didn’t create us out of curiosity. God created us out of love. BlogOpen Window A prayer gathering for a baby on the way, chaperoning a field trip, dipping chocolate, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerMay 4, 20196 min read If you have come to one of my parties, you know that what I focus my energy on are the favors, inviting people the morning of the event, designing veggie trays, and scrambling to get the rest of the food together at the last minute. Charity in TruthCommentary Mary, Mother of the Church Archbishop William E. LoriMay 3, 20194 min read Invaluable to the Christian life is a warm and loving devotion to Mary, the Mother of God. BlogOpen Window A surprise package from a friend Rita BuettnerMay 2, 20192 min read A few weeks ago our friend Annie traveled to Israel to visit family there. Her airplane landed there on Palm Sunday, and she even texted me from the airport to tell me she was there. CommentaryFor the JourneyGuest Commentary A question sprung from the garden Effie CaldarolaMay 2, 20193 min read We celebrate, we loudly proclaim “Alleluia,” but we also hover in that upper room, wondering what this event means for the rest of our lives. As Christians, it is the question we cannot deny or avoid. It’s the pivotal question of our entire existence. BlogUnconditional The four kinds of helpers: A parable from the kitchen Robyn BarberryMay 2, 20195 min read Most of all, ask yourself, “what role should I play in serving God?” The answer is simple. Show up and give everything you’ve got. #IamCatholicAmenAmen Matysek CommentaryCommentaryFeature Spring cleaning with the ‘Trash Bashers’ George P. Matysek Jr.April 30, 20194 min read The Trash Bashers of St. Mary of the Assumption in Govans take pride in their attempts to beautify York Road. BlogOpen Window Sixteen candles Rita BuettnerApril 29, 20192 min read Sixteen years ago today our niece was born! She was my very first niece (or nephew), and becoming an aunt brought tremendous joy. Previous 1 … 223 224 225 … 296 Next