Crisis Editor

Sean Fitzpatrick is a senior contributor to Crisis and serves on the faculty of Gregory the Great Academy, a Catholic boarding school for boys in Pennsylvania.

recent articles

Long Live the Epstein Files

The enormity of the files is only emphasized by their lack of emphasis, and it is the duty of Catholics to drill in on the truth as opposed to the news.

Has Candace Crossed a Catholic Line?

There is an edge of inquisitiveness in Candace’s desire to “expose” Erika Kirk, an inquisitiveness that spiritual masters have long warned against.

Saying “Yes” to Satan

The world, now being unveiled, stands or falls on the faith and fortitude of Catholics willing to follow Christ as the persecution intensifies.

Transmurderer

There is something unspeakably shocking about any mass shooting. There is, sadly, something less shocking about a transgender mass shooter.

Superman and the Human Hero

The new Superman movie is not just another jaded, woke, superhero outing. It is a joyful, hopeful romp on the human side of heroism—and a bright allegory for the Christian life in the complicated context of a modern mythology.

John Senior’s Star Is Rising

John Senior’s project to restore learning to education is sending up new shoots across America, with St. Andrew’s Academy in Kentucky celebrating its second year.

Politics, Prayer, and Poetry

Prayer and poetry are mysteriously similar, though: words seeking wisdom, spiritual interaction, and renewal; both springing from man’s desire to live forever.

Preparing for the Pope’s Passing

There is an apologia brewing for the spirit of the Francis papacy as secular stakeholders recoil to lose his fast-and-loose presence in the Vatican with the same vehemence as they recoil at Donald Trump’s fast-and-furious return to the White House.

Nosferatu: Old-World Devils and New-World Victims

Nosferatu is a hauntingly beautiful film about horrifically ugly things and, in so doing, makes a compelling case to retain a spiritual center in a world where the spiritual has been relegated to a place of unimportance. 

RIP Jimmy Carter: A Decent Democrat Dies

Jimmy Carter’s legacy is one of dignity and courtesy; a sign that there is something good in the heart of America. Though it is also telling that such a man of virtue made for a poor president.

Twelve Tales for Twelve Days

Christmas is a time for stories like no other time—a time for fantasies, memories, and mysteries. Here are twelve tales to tell over the twelve days of Christmas.

Guadalupe at Lepanto

Our Lady of Guadalupe was there at Lepanto, hearkening to the Rosary recited by the soldiers processing round the decks, her quiet, pregnant power blazing at that apocalyptic battle with all the splendor of the star-crowned Woman of Revelation.

Prepare for Deportation

The law of God commands us to perform corporal works of mercy but also to obey the just laws of our land. And there is nothing unjust in having laws that govern the process of immigration—and Catholics should stand by those laws with confidence.

Picking Our Poison With Pope Francis

When faced with two political candidates who are not aligned with Catholic fundamentals, it is permissible to cast a vote against the candidate who would do the most harm.

Item added to cart.
0 items - $0.00