Say It Ain’t So, Joe
As allegations of bribery, influence peddling, corruption, and money laundering swirl around President Joe Biden, the country’s moral credibility takes a massive hit.
Mourning the Discovery of Hidden Vice Without Falling Into Prurience
The guilty plea of Fr. James Jackson, FSSP points to the mystery of iniquity, and is a caution to both his most zealous defenders and his strongest critics.
The Passion of Christ’s Church
We find ourselves at the tail end of this long Lent which comes to us a decade into this long and difficult papacy.
What Should We Think About the Pavone Affair?
How should faithful Catholics respond to the Pavone Affair, and second, what should Frank Pavone himself do or not do?
Wise as Serpents, Innocent as Doves
Faithful Catholics know the Church is in crisis, and we know the hierarchy is often corrupt and even evil. So how do we navigate this storm effectively without losing our souls?
Catholic Priests: Perpetual Signs of Contradiction
Good Catholics are rightly shocked and even scandalized by the wickedness of men called to be “other Christs” in the celebration of the sacraments and throughout their lives.
The Proper Response to the College Admissions Scandal
The college admissions scandal that hit the news a few weeks ago has generated shock, much commentary, and many calling for the heads of the rich and prominent who tried to get special treatment for their offspring. We need, however, to take a sober look at the legal response to this and what the scandal tells … Read more
What Modesty Is and Isn’t…and Why It Matters
It may seem a bit odd to speak of modesty when the weather outside is frightful—at least roundabout where I live in rural Ontario. But modesty is not just an outdoors virtue, as a trip anywhere—from the grocery store to the office staff party to the local yoga class—will demonstrate. In the words of the Bard,”Can … Read more