This is an archive of Father Breighner’s most recent Catholic Review commentary preceding his 2023 retirement. Father Joseph Breighner Commentary 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! 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. 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. 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? 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. 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. 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. 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.” 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. 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. Previous 1 … 1 2 3 … 8 Next