Commentary Archives - Page 17 of 39 - Archdiocese of Baltimore

March 12, 2019

A letter to Archbishop William E. Lori on his pastoral on racism

If I had to point to one thing that stunted my motivation to evangelize, to go beyond highlighting cultural contributions of blacks to Catholicism to confidently asking others to become Catholic too, I'd have to admit it was racism.

Carole Norris GreeneCommentary, Guest Commentary

March 7, 2019

NDP’s Gym Meet marks 90 years

Gym Meet traditions include Mary Bartel, chairwoman of the Physical Education/Health Department, serving as faculty moderator for nearly 30 years.

Paul McMullenCommentary, Feature, Local News, Our Back Pages, Schools, Sports

March 7, 2019

‘Pea toast’ and other sacrifices

We fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday and abstain from meat on the other Fridays of the season, but it’s not much of a sacrifice to splurge on lobster instead of beef as a Lenten meal.

Christopher GuntyAmen, Commentary, Lent

March 7, 2019

Frank Gehry and the quest for transcendence

The Church ought to sing the transcendence of God to Frank Gehry as it once sang it to Giotto, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Dante, Gaudí, and the architect of Chartres Cathedral.

Bishop Robert BarronCommentary, Word on Fire

March 6, 2019

The long Lent

May this long Lent lead to an Easter of renewed hope and joy for ourselves, for the church, and for those who have been harmed.

Archbishop William E. LoriCharity in Truth, Commentary, Lent

March 6, 2019

Moving experience

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.

Father Joseph BreighnerCommentary, Wit & Wisdom

February 22, 2019

Send in the clowns

A good comedian helps an audience to recognize common absurdities, inconsistencies and hypocrisies in any given cultural moment. Their real genius is helping audiences to recognize the ones in which they also take part.

Elise Italiano UreneckCommentary, Guest Commentary

February 19, 2019

Does Jesus say ghosts exist?/ Serving as witness at Protestant wedding

Father Doyle fields questions about the existence of ghosts and whether Catholics may serve as witnesses in the rituals of non-Catholic weddings.

Father Kenneth DoyleCommentary, Question Corner

February 14, 2019

The makings of a long-lasting marriage

People often wonder what the secret is to a successful marriage. Based on the Rowe’s relationship, the answer is love, understanding, faith, compassion, and selflessness. They don’t sound like such a secret at all.

Tony RossiCommentary, Guest Commentary

February 12, 2019

Funeral Mass on Sunday?/ Say rosary during Mass?

Father Doyle fields questions about celebrating funeral Masses on Sunday and praying the rosary at Mass.

Father Kenneth DoyleCommentary, Question Corner

February 7, 2019

Let people know they matter

Let this Valentine's Day be an opportunity to let people know that they matter to us.

Carolyn WooCommentary, Guest Commentary

February 5, 2019

Building a wall against life

In what Gov. Andrew Cuomo calls a "historic victory for New Yorkers," New York has passed what may be the nation's most extreme and irresponsible abortion law.

Richard DoerflingerA More Human Society, Commentary

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