Be Thankful for the American Politics We Have
Our American system of government has many flaws, but it’s the best government we have. And for that, we should be thankful.
Spiritual Abuse in the Heart of the Church
In a new book, the superior general of the Carthusians faces up to abuses in the religious life and gives insights that have wide application to the entire abuse crisis.
Newborns, Primaries—and the Gift of Simplicity?
The business of election season threatens to overwhelm us; memories of God and family can keep our perspective on what really matters.
What Eastern Christianity Can Teach Us During Lent
Penance has been a staple of Christianity from the beginning. But over the thousands of years since our beginning, various Christian communities have reflected upon this essential practice in divergent ways.Â
The Trouble With Debates About “Marital Debt”
The trouble with discussions of marital debt is they overlook the larger context of human relationships that render the truth or falsity irrelevant.Â
OK, Boomer: It’s time to move on from Vatican II
Why does it matter whether Vatican II succeeded or failed or hasn’t been implemented yet? All of the ink spilt over the Council only proves that Catholics are prisoners of Vatican II.Â