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This is an archive of Father Breighner’s most recent Catholic Review commentary preceding his 2023 retirement.

Father Joseph Breighner Commentary

What would the baby choose?
CommentaryFeatureRespect LifeWit & Wisdom

What would the baby choose?

Father Joseph BreighnerJuly 1, 20222 min read
We want to be pro-life. We want to be pro-kindness!
Prayer is the first resort
CommentaryFeatureWit & Wisdom

Prayer is the first resort

Father Joseph BreighnerJune 21, 20222 min read
The rosary offers us the chance to pray as we go.
Go to the heart of God
CommentaryWar in UkraineWit & Wisdom

Go to the heart of God

Father Joseph BreighnerMay 2, 20222 min read
Evil is real. But the power of goodness is greater. With Christ in us, and Mary with us, we dare to overcome evil with goodness and Godness.
‘With great love’
CommentaryWit & Wisdom

‘With great love’

Father Joseph BreighnerApril 5, 20222 min read
Vladimir Putin has chosen to inflict death. Can we use this as an incentive for us to choose life?
Measure of life: Goodness is here to stay
CommentaryFeatureWit & Wisdom

Measure of life: Goodness is here to stay

Father Joseph BreighnerFebruary 26, 20222 min read
Life reveals the basic goodness of people. Yes, there are cruel and ruthless dictators. There are people who resort to crime and violence. Fortunately, they are the exceptions. Most people live good and decent lives.
Do the next right thing
CommentaryWit & Wisdom

Do the next right thing

Father Joseph BreighnerFebruary 8, 20223 min read
Do the next right thing and chances are you’ll be doing God’s will.
Called to forgive, not condemn
CommentaryFeatureRespect LifeWit & Wisdom

Called to forgive, not condemn

Father Joseph BreighnerJanuary 12, 20222 min read
We pro-life people are trying to save lives. I’m not interested in condemning anyone who has had an abortion. Abortion is its own punishment.
Take back joy
CommentaryWit & Wisdom

Take back joy

Father Joseph BreighnerDecember 4, 20213 min read
Of all the lines written and spoken about Christianity, the words of St. Athanasius always speak to me: “God became human so that humans could become God.”
Fundamentally good
CommentaryWit & Wisdom

Fundamentally good

Father Joseph BreighnerNovember 4, 20212 min read
We are made in the image and likeness of God. And God came to earth in the person of Christ to remind us of who we are, and to empower us to live like God.
Modern miracle workers, part two
CommentaryWit & Wisdom

Modern miracle workers, part two

Father Joseph BreighnerOctober 7, 20212 min read
You and I live in what any previous generation would call an age of miracles.
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