Amen Archives - Archdiocese of Baltimore

June 30, 2020

A Farewell to the Institute of Notre Dame

Never again will a young woman have the opportunity to have a high school experience like mine, writes guest columnist Maura McCarthy.

Maura McCarthyAmen, Blog, Commentary

June 2, 2020

Are our hearts ready to reopen?

You think it’s been hard for you to find disinfecting wipes for your home? Think of finding enough disinfectant for church pews that seat hundreds of people. You’ve had problems finding a small bottle of hand sanitizer? Multiply those needs by 100 or 1,000.

Christopher GuntyAmen, Commentary, Coronavirus

May 7, 2020

Counting blessings this Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is bound to be memorable, but not because of the global pandemic we’re all enduring. Rather, because of the immense gift that I have been given in our beautiful, healthy daughter.

Elizabeth LoweAmen, Commentary, Coronavirus

April 2, 2020

In the footsteps of St. Isaac Jogues

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.

George P. Matysek Jr.#IamCatholic, Amen, Commentary, Coronavirus

March 11, 2020

A good and upright man

Joseph is a strong role model for someone who accepts the will of the Lord and lives it out.

Christopher GuntyAmen, Commentary, Lent

January 30, 2020

Impassioned support for life

Marching in Washington, D.C., or Annapolis are important ways to make your voice heard on life issues, but if you want to make a “powerful, impassioned and inspirational” difference, support your local pro-life pregnancy center.

Christopher GuntyAmen, Commentary

January 6, 2020

Sibling revelry

Paul McMullen remembers a 2019 that celebrated his siblings.

Paul McMullenAmen, Commentary, Local News

December 10, 2019

The more, the merrier

As the Christmas season approaches, George Matysek shares the joys of having five children age 5 and under.

George P. Matysek Jr.#IamCatholic, Advent, Amen, Commentary

November 22, 2019

Turkey Bowl 100: Devoted over distance, time

There may be longer Turkey Bowl attendance streaks, but few have embraced one of Maryland’s most enduring sporting traditions as fervently as Ed Romans and Bill Korrow.

Paul McMullenAmen, Commentary, Local News, Turkey Bowl

September 27, 2019

Fall shows off marvels of creation

Bring on the flavors of the harvest and the memories of a tree at my boyhood home that burst into brightness every year, and I’ll accept the shorter days and longer shadows.

Christopher GuntyAmen, Commentary