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Amen: Transform young hearts into places of prayer
AmenAmen Matysek CommentaryCommentaryMarriage & Family Life

Amen: Transform young hearts into places of prayer

George P. Matysek Jr.November 29, 20163 min read
Praying with young children doesn’t have to be intimidating. There are moments throughout the day that can be turned into opportunities to teach little ones about God.
AmenAmen Gunty CommentaryCommentary

Amen: Amid change, same message

Christopher GuntyNovember 17, 20164 min read
Through all of this change, the message of the church remains the same: Jesus Christ – yesterday, today and forever, as St. John Paul II reminded us.
BlogDust and Dewfall

St. Otto, pray for us (and my hyper-spastic Pomeranian puppy)

Catholic ReviewOctober 24, 20163 min read
As some of you may know from the recent article in the Catholic Review about priests and their pet dogs (“Four-Legged and Faithful”), I am now the proud and happy owner of a new puppy. He’s a fluffy black Pomeranian named Otto. He’s about 3 months old now, and standing
BlogFertile Soil

Why having two horrible presidential candidates presents a golden opportunity for Catholics

Hanael BianchiOctober 7, 20164 min read
After the first presidential debate, it was clear we have two of the worst candidates for president imaginable. We would be hard pressed to find individuals more unpopular than Clinton and Trump, and as the election quickly approaches, we are left wondering: what happened? Yet, this election could be a
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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.
When I am not enough
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.
Amen: Jesus misses you
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.
Charles Osgood fondly recalls Catholic Baltimore
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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
Amen: World Youth Day visits country steeped in our faith
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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.
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