Confrontational Catholicism
We’ve reached a time in our culture when Catholics need to be far more confrontational with our enemies.
A Pragmatic Alliance
The Trump-led Conservative Movement won’t save the nation, but it will at least keep the State from coming after practicing Catholics.
The Persecution of Donald Trump
Trump’s conviction hopefully serves as a wake-up call. We don’t live in a democratic republic, a shining city on the hill. We live in a banana republic, a decaying country on its last legs.
What One Priest Had to Say About Crisis
The Catholic world needs a daily news website offering orthodox commentary on the issues afflicting the Church and political sphere today — but we simply cannot keep this service strong without you.
Understanding the New Vatican Norms for Discerning Supernatural Phenomena
Perhaps surprisingly, the new DDF norms for evaluating apparitions and other supernatural phenomena are reasonable and helpful.
Harrison Butker for President
Harrison Butker is being silenced because our Church leaders have been silent for decades.
Why I Didn’t Sign the Call for the Resignation of Pope Francis
A number of Catholics recently called for the resignation or deposition of Pope Francis. I did not join them – why?
Tucker Carlson’s Spiritual World
Tucker Carlson claims that “spiritual” forces are at work in the world, directly involved in events from the creation of the atom bomb to supposed alien sightings. What are Catholics to make of these claims?
Should We Have AI Doing Catholic Apologetics?
Catholic Answers has released an apologetics AI interactive app and it’s solidly Catholic. But I still have concerns.
Have You No Decency, Holy Father?
Like the ideologue he is, Pope Francis treats his perceived enemies with contempt.
Following the Unfaithful
In an effort to be more “welcoming,” many Church leaders are looking to fallen-away Catholics to lead the way.
The Reign of the Methuselahs
Why are so many men and women who clearly only have a few years left on this earth so obsessed with exercising power until their final moments?
The Interview That Could Reshape the World
Tucker Carlson’s interview with Vladimir Putin could be a shot in the arm for the cause of peace.
A Wearying Pontificate Nears Its End
I think I speak for a lot of Catholics when I say that the whole circus surrounding Pope Francis has become wearisome.
Let’s Pray That Texas Doesn’t Blink
The standoff between Texas and the Federal Government could be a step toward a National Divorce. At least I hope so.
There’s Some Good in This Church and It’s Worth Fighting For
Seeing the good happening in the Church is a necessary part of responding to the bad.
The Dangerous Hope for an Empty Hell
A hope for an empty Hell has massive—and dangerous—implications for how one lives.
Breaking Down Fiducia Supplicans
The Vatican’s approval of blessings for same-sex couples and couples in “irregular situations” reflects a divorce between morality & pastoral practice, liturgy & life, and orthodoxy & orthopraxy.