Dignitas Infinita’s Whistling in the Dark
Dignitas Infinita displays a dangerous naiveté about a supposed consensus of moral thinking.
A Boots and Tie Education
Rather than primarily utilitarian, the college window should be about something much bigger than it actually is at most colleges.
The Bomb and the American Barbarian
No faithful Catholic could look at the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and be proud of that decision.
The Trauma of the Madonna della Bocciata
The painting “Madonna della Bocciata” at the Vatican is badly damaged, but we need to see a message in her wound.
Our Duty to Care for Our Elderly
Caring for the elderly is a challenge, but it can also be an opportunity for sainthood.
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.