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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
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’
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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.
Goodbye to one of the good guys
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Goodbye to one of the good guys

George P. Matysek Jr.November 17, 20176 min read
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’
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‘The World Needs Heroes’

George P. Matysek Jr.August 14, 20174 min read
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
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Amen: Love and sex in a poisonous culture

George P. Matysek Jr.April 11, 20174 min read
“People really want to be challenged to be better than even they think they can be,” Father Matthew Buening said.
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