At 3 and 5, our boys barely know the names of our parish priests who shake their hands at Mass, never mind being able to name the pope. Still, this historic moment for our Church seems like a good opportunity to help our sons understand who the pope is, why heRead More
If you're on Facebook or Twitter, you may have seen the negativity toward the Church in response to Pope Benedict XIV's retirement. Any time there is major Church news, negativity can come out like this, but, in light of our use of media, how do we respond?Admittedly, I had declinedRead More
Speculation abounds about “the real reason” Pope Benedict XVI decided to renounce his papacy and step back into a life of prayer for the church, effective Feb. 28. However, it is likely as simple as he said: He’s no longer physically capable of handling the enormous burden of the papacy.Read More
Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori, the principal celebrant, said the Mass was an opportunity to pray for Pope Benedict, his successor and the church.Read More
— 1 — I read that Lenten Fridays shouldn’t be a time for us to enjoy lobster and crab imperial, and I started feeling a little guilty. The truth is that I love meatless Friday dinners. I think fish sticks are divine. I love pizza—even if it has spent most of itsRead More
I would like to salute the Catholic Review for encouraging letters and reviews of its publication. Such an opportunity for exchange and discussion in our Church is refreshing.Read More
Feb. 22 marks the end of an era at Mount St. Joseph High, as the Gaels’ Baltimore Catholic League tournament quarterfinal game against Loyola Blakefield will be the last high school game played in Memorial Gymnasium as basketball fans have come to know it. Gaels from Dan Popera to Barry ScrogginsRead More