George P. Matysek Jr. commeNTARY AmenAmen Matysek CommentaryCommentaryEucharistFeature More than a ‘cracker’ George P. Matysek Jr.May 8, 20244 min read As one of my own daughters prepares to receive her first Communion this spring, my wife and I try to explain that in the Eucharist we encounter the God of the universe. Just as food feeds and nourishes our bodies, the Eucharist feeds and nourishes our souls. It gives us the strength to resist sin and to be Christ’s presence in the world. AmenAmen Matysek CommentaryCommentaryFeatureMarriage & Family Life Love makes room George P. Matysek Jr.February 26, 20243 min read Managing Editor George Matysek Jr. shares some personal reflections on welcoming a sixth child to his family. Arts & CultureCommentaryFeatureThe Narthex Feast for the senses: Bocelli makes Baltimore debut George P. Matysek Jr.February 21, 20245 min read Bocelli’s long-awaited appearance in Baltimore was a proud night for the city. Let’s hope he’s back soon. CommentaryFeatureThe Narthex Remembering my Aunt Agnes’ 104 years of faith George P. Matysek Jr.November 6, 20235 min read George Matysek fondly remembers his 104-year-old aunt, a woman of courage, faith and determination. CommentaryFeatureThe Narthex A prayer for Father Joe Breighner George P. Matysek Jr.July 14, 20234 min read How do you come up with thousands of column ideas over the course of half a century even as you are devoting your life to so many other ministries – including an immensely popular radio show that reached audiences across the country? AmenAmen Matysek CommentaryCommentaryVocations Power of prayer works for vocations George P. Matysek Jr.April 24, 20234 min read If you’re skeptical about the power of prayer in fostering religious vocations, consider the extraordinary example of Elizabeth Louisa Rolls Vaughan. ChristmasCommentaryFeatureThe Narthex Pierogi factory: Catholic Review managing editor relishes Polish Christmas traditions George P. Matysek Jr.December 20, 20223 min read Using a cherished family recipe handed down from ancestors from Poland, Catholic Review Managing Editor George Matysek Jr. and his wife, Treasa, spend the wee hours before Christmas making, kneading and rolling out dough and then dropping homemade potato-and-cheese filling into each carefully crafted circle. AmenAmen Matysek CommentaryCommentaryFeature ‘Moo like a cow’ George P. Matysek Jr.October 20, 20223 min read There is beauty and power in proclaiming our beliefs together in community worship. AmenAmen Matysek CommentaryArts & CultureCommentaryFeature Baltimore’s strongman George P. Matysek Jr.July 5, 20223 min read Antone Matysek’s most-famous stunt, which he performed on the Vaudeville stage, was hoisting three men over his head with one arm as they pedaled vainly on a custom-made bicycle outfitted with added weights. AmenAmen Matysek CommentaryChristmasCommentaryFeatureSaints ‘Full of grace’ George P. Matysek Jr.December 2, 20213 min read We can never be the kind of missionary disciples our church needs if our lives are not set apart. For us to attract others to Christ, people must notice something different in us – a joy, a goodness and a love for God and others that makes people want to know more about what it means to be a Christian and how they, too, can encounter Christ. Previous 1 … 1 2 3 … 6 Next