George P. Matysek Jr. commeNTARY
New book highlights 12 historic homilies delivered in times of crisis
Spanning a time frame from the fourth century to the present, the carefully-selected works show how some of the Church’s greatest clergymen applied the word of God and the teachings of the Church to moments of crisis.
Spring cleaning with the ‘Trash Bashers’
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
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
Has your car ever been rocked back and forth by vigorous bovine tongues? Mine has. Here’s the story.
Goodbye to one of the good guys
After decades of producing stories that go into a depth not found in some other outlets, and after many years managing newsrooms, editing pages and mentoring others, Joe Ryan is hanging up his red pen.
‘The World Needs Heroes’
If we start sharing stories of heroic virtue and courage, we are bound to inspire religious vocations.
Amen: Love and sex in a poisonous culture
“People really want to be challenged to be better than even they think they can be,” Father Matthew Buening said.
Amen: Can Big Brother make you virtuous?
A government can’t make its citizens virtuous by bribing them or threatening them with punishment.
Amen: Transform young hearts into places of prayer
Praying with young children doesn’t have to be intimidating. There are moments throughout the day that can be turned into opportunities to teach little ones about God.
Amen: Jesus misses you
Eucharistic adoration at the Baltimore Basilica is in trouble. See what you can do to help – and grow closer to Christ.