Sanctifying Time
Recovering the Church’s tradition of regular and recurring religious practices throughout the day and in the course of the week, month, and year is not just folklore. It responds to a basic human need.
Living in the Modern Dark Ages
Those who are chiefly responsible for the gathering Dark Age work hard to try and keep the rest of us from seeing it.
Anti-Catholic Revolution and Catholic Revival
The 18th century was a low point for the Church, particularly in France. But François-René de Chateaubriand would sow the seeds of the Catholic revival in France.
Bill Maher: The Prophet We Need?
Bill Maher, of all people, exposed the lie behind the Republicans’ supposed opposition to abortion.
Dignitas Infinita and the Idolization of Man
With Dignitas Infinita, we see the crown jewel of a fully-entrenched anthropocentrism, one that stains the window panes of the post-conciliar Church.
Humble Weapons for Humble Warriors
Relics and sacramentals—bone, skin, muscle, clothing, salt, water, ash—are all things that ground us, the humblest of spiritual weapons.
Remaining Faithfully Catholic Near the End of the Francis Pontificate
It’s a narrow road for faithful Catholics in the Francis pontificate; we must reject the spiritually cancerous belief that Francis is not the pope while resisting spiritually damaging teachings.
The Political Versus Moral Realities of Abortion
While the moral case against abortion is clear-cut, the political issues surrounding it are less so.
The Chasm of Life and Death
So many conservatives, including many pro-lifers, focus only on the political ramifications of opposing IVF. We need to instead focus on the lives lost.
Why We Should Be Cautious of Jordan Peterson
Catholics should hesitate before getting on the Jordan Peterson bandwagon.
Happy Birthday, America?
As America approaches the 250th anniversary of its birth, few seem interested in celebrating our country.
No First Confessions as the Solution to Clergy Sexual Abuse?
Invoking the sex abuse scandal as a reason to keep children from Confession is an argument that doesn’t hold up to scrutiny.
“Catholic” Joe Biden Is a Product of Church Apathy
Parishes that practice indifference produce Catholics like Joe Biden.
A Moment of Time Gave the Meaning
If the evidence exonerates Jesus of either lying or lunacy, then perhaps He really was the Logos of God. Yes, it really did happen!
Love and Dignity
I admit a certain ambivalence about organizing a document around “human dignity” because I am unsure we’ve adequately prepared the ground to support that discussion, especially with non-Catholic circles.
When Porn Stars and an Atheist Remind Us of the Grace of God
Signs of God’s active work in the world are all around us, but too many Christians are closing their eyes to them.
Who Are the Guardians of Tradition?
The third and final episode in the “Mass of the Ages” documentary trilogy traces the renewed interest in—and renewed attacks against—the traditional Latin Mass.
Dis-Organized Medicine
How would you respond if you felt the institutions leading your profession’s public pronouncements on existential issues contradicted your most deeply held values?
Can Catholics Oppose Traditionalism?
Employing “traditionalism” as a pejorative term while retaining a respect for tradition and even some traditionalists is at best confusing.