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The gift of time
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The gift of time

George P. Matysek Jr.January 4, 20213 min read
As we watch our children grow up right before our eyes, we are reminded that time is limited and precious.
Great Christmas carols you may not have heard
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Great Christmas carols you may not have heard

George P. Matysek Jr.December 24, 20205 min read
George Matysek picks some of his favorite Christmas carols you may never have heard.
Remembering Father Hull
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Remembering Father Hull

George P. Matysek Jr.June 4, 20204 min read
Father Hull was an immense storehouse of knowledge and sharp as a tack even as he pushed 100.
In the footsteps of St. Isaac Jogues
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In the footsteps of St. Isaac Jogues

George P. Matysek Jr.April 2, 20203 min read
We can find solace in knowing that holy people such as St. Isaac Jogues have also been separated from reception of the Blessed Sacrament. Maybe we can find courage and perseverance in their example.
‘God’s perfect plan’
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‘God’s perfect plan’

George P. Matysek Jr.March 30, 20204 min read
“We all cried big, floppy tears and sang with broken voices to try and tell him how much he was adored,” Jordan Tippett said.
The more, the merrier
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The more, the merrier

George P. Matysek Jr.December 10, 20194 min read
As the Christmas season approaches, George Matysek shares the joys of having five children age 5 and under.
New book highlights 12 historic homilies delivered in times of crisis
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New book highlights 12 historic homilies delivered in times of crisis

George P. Matysek Jr.June 24, 20195 min read
If there’s one thread that runs throughout the selected homilies, it’s courage.
Spring cleaning with the ‘Trash Bashers’
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Spring cleaning with the ‘Trash Bashers’

George P. Matysek Jr.April 30, 20194 min read
The Trash Bashers of St. Mary of the Assumption in Govans take pride in their attempts to beautify York Road.
Remembering a Baltimore priest’s ordeal at Dachau
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Remembering a Baltimore priest’s ordeal at Dachau

George P. Matysek Jr.April 29, 20183 min read
The Polish priest told the Review that the wood strips in the windows separating the glass panes at Dachau seemed like crosses. Every time he looked out a window, he was reminded of the sign of redemption.
My moo-ving experience with some cows
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My moo-ving experience with some cows

George P. Matysek Jr.April 25, 20183 min read
Has your car ever been rocked back and forth by vigorous bovine tongues? Mine has. Here’s the story.
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