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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

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AdventCommentaryWit & Wisdom

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Father Joseph BreighnerDecember 8, 20192 min read
The world may or may not believe what we say. But the world will believe what we do. Do we live in such a way as to allow the God born once in a manger to live fully in us?
Trust wins out over despair
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Trust wins out over despair

Father Joseph BreighnerNovember 13, 20193 min read
In this month dedicated to praying for the “poor souls” in purgatory, let us not forget to pray for the dying
Life and control, good and evil
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Life and control, good and evil

Father Joseph BreighnerOctober 8, 20192 min read
The power of evil destroys life. We share the power of God when we give life.
Finding help, healing depression
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Finding help, healing depression

Father Joseph BreighnerSeptember 13, 20193 min read
I share my story in the hopes that it will help someone else. There’s no shame in sharing our limitations.
The gift of our selves
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The gift of our selves

Father Joseph BreighnerJune 6, 20192 min read
On any given day, we may not remember all the things that Jesus said and did. But we do know that God came to be with us. That’s what really matters.
A project worth continuing
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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.
Upon further review
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Upon further review

Father Joseph BreighnerApril 12, 20193 min read
I just wanted to assure you that I am still living at the cathedral rectory. I’ve been able to keep my residence. Please pray that I’ll be able to keep my sanity! 
Moving experience
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Moving experience

Father Joseph BreighnerMarch 6, 20193 min read
To be human is to be worthy of God. God affirms the value of human life, by becoming human himself. But life is not easy.
Emulate God, work together
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Emulate God, work together

Father Joseph BreighnerFebruary 1, 20192 min read
There is divinity flowing though us all the time. We just have to believe that. And then winter will turn to spring. 
Jeers to cheers
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Jeers to cheers

Father Joseph BreighnerDecember 22, 20182 min read
Christmas is a chance again to discover who we are. God came into the world in the form of a baby because God always comes into the world that way.
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