The Church Always Rises
Catholics have little reason for optimism today. But because of the Resurrection, we do have reason for hope.
2% Catholics and the Roots of Modern Idolatry
Our world is awash in idolatry, from the “hard” idolatry of Pachamama to the “soft” idolatry of our smartphone obsession and celebrity culture. This widespread idolatry might be caused by something you wouldn’t suspect.
The Brainwashing of the Catholic Mind
As the world continually demands blind and unquestioning acceptance of The Current Narrative, Catholics should be more critical and judge those Narratives by the standards of our Faith.
Questions Surrounding the Consecration of Russia
The upcoming consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary raises many questions about Our Lady’s request and past consecrations.
Ranking 2024 GOP Candidates Based on Their Covid Response
How politicians responded to the Covid crisis is one of the best ways to judge the potential 2024 Republican presidential candidates.
Thirty Years a Catholic: Lessons Learned on the Path
The 1990’s was a great time to be a Catholic, but there were hidden troubles that we still need to confront today.
Understanding the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
The invasion must be condemned, period. But we must understand what led to this horrific act by Russia, not to justify it, but with the goal of deescalating today’s conflict and preventing future ones.
Pachamama Did This
I believe that the Covid pandemic and the horrific response to it were directly caused by the veneration of Pachamama in the Vatican.
America’s High Holy Day
Super Bowl Sunday has become an almost religious event, and it reflects the reality that true religion has been replaced in America. What can we do to bring it back?
The Politicization of Ad Orientem
What are Catholics to think when bishops forbid ancient liturgical practices but allow egregious abuses?
The Silencing of J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling is being cancelled because she refuses to cave to the Woke Axis pushing transgenderism. What does this mean for the rest of us?
Jan. 6: Full of Sound and Fury, Signifying Nothing
The events of January 6, 2021 reveal the insanity of the Left but also the weakness of the Right.
Power vs. Authority in the Church
Prelates like Cardinal Cupich may have the power to do whatever they want, but they don’t have the authority to do so.
The Spiritual Abuse Continues
The pope’s latest attacks on the traditional forms of the Sacraments continues a pattern of spiritual abuse directed at faithful Catholics.
The Vatican’s Homosexual Flirtation
The Vatican’s cozying up to the LGBTQ movement has dire physical and spiritual consequences for those who suffer from same-sex attraction.
The Catholic Case for Guns
Some Catholics argue that limiting gun ownership protects human dignity, but the opposite is true.
Are priests guilty until proven innocent?
On October 30th, Fr. James Jackson, FSSP, a well-known traditional Catholic priest, was arrested on charges of possession of child pornography and erotica. Jackson, author of a popular book on the traditional Latin Mass titled Nothing Superfluous, was a pastor for years at a Colorado FSSP (Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter) parish before being transferred … Read more
Is Scott Hahn a Fundamentalist?
By the late 1980’s, Evangelicals and Fundamentalists in this country had cornered the market on the Bible—it was simply assumed by most people that Catholics didn’t really use the Bible. Being a “Bible Christian” meant being a Protestant of some sort. Catholic leaders of the time didn’t help. They were embarrassed to engage in apologetics, … Read more
It’s Always a Good Time to Become Catholic
The Catholic world is abuzz with news that a prominent Anglican Bishop converted to Catholicism. Michael Nazir-Ali, the retired Anglican Bishop of Rochester, England, and once close to being tapped as the Archbishop of Canterbury, was received into the Catholic Church on the Feast of St. Michael (September 29). Needless to say, many Catholics were … Read more
The Managed Decline of the Catholic Church
Earlier this month the Archbishop of Cincinnati announced his plan to restructure the archdiocese in light of changing demographics and the declining number of priests. The goal: to reduce the number of parishes by 70% over time. Pause for a moment and reflect on that: a major United States archdiocese plans to shut the doors … Read more