commeNTARY BlogOpen Window Celebrating a dozen years of marriage Rita BuettnerSeptember 25, 20163 min read Twelve years ago I stood in the narthex of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, wearing my white gown, impatient and excited for the day—and this new chapter of life—to begin.My father was there, and my bridesmaids—sisters and friends—along with a lovely flower girl and a handsome little ring bearer. CommentaryThe Domestic Church When I am not enough Rita BuettnerSeptember 19, 20163 min read “We are to become vessels of God’s compassionate love for others,” St. Clare of Assisi said. AmenAmen Matysek CommentaryBaltimore BasilicaCommentary Amen: Jesus misses you George P. Matysek Jr.August 30, 20164 min read Eucharistic adoration at the Baltimore Basilica is in trouble. See what you can do to help – and grow closer to Christ. BlogCommentaryThe Narthex Charles Osgood fondly recalls Catholic Baltimore George P. Matysek Jr.August 29, 20166 min read “Only Sister Serena could have judged your morals and grammar at the same time,” Mr. Osgood recalled. Baltimore BoomerBlog Phelps’ maturation includes faith Paul McMullenAugust 8, 20163 min read Having been blessed to cover his Olympic debut in Sydney, Australia, in 2000, and report on his unprecedented eight medals at the 2004 Games in Athens, Greece, I am more than a casual observer of the athletic marvel that is Michael Phelps.It was gratifying to see Phelps swim as well AmenAmen Gunty CommentaryCommentary Amen: World Youth Day visits country steeped in our faith Christopher GuntyJuly 27, 20163 min read Poland is Catholic – spiritually and culturally. The faith is woven into the lives and fortunes of the people. BlogThe NarthexVocations Former dentist finds new joy as Carmelite nun George P. Matysek Jr.July 21, 20165 min read It was on her 30th birthday when Celia Ashton first stepped inside the monastery of the Carmelite Sisters of Baltimore.A successful dentist who had long harbored thoughts of becoming a religious sister, Celia had been invited to attend Mass at the monastery by some of her patients who happened to be Religious AmenCommentary Amen: During the journey, don’t forget to look back Erik ZygmontJuly 5, 20163 min read When Olivia Bonner, Sarah Conway and Benjamin Cummins graduated June 3, they had spent 15 years – approximately 5/6 of their lives – together. CommentaryThe Domestic Church My father’s cookies Rita BuettnerJune 22, 20163 min read How extraordinary is a father’s love, especially that of God the Father, who has faith that we will continue to try to become the best version of ourselves, that we will fail but we will also achieve, and that one day we will be with him in heaven. AmenAmen McMullen CommentaryCommentaryLocal News Amen: Peaceful road warrior Paul McMullenJune 14, 20164 min read What makes Tim Rubeling – and his younger sisters and their big brothers – walk? Previous 1 … 236 237 238 … 243 Next