The Greatest First Week in Presidential History
Trump is back and he’s got an edge to him. Things are not going to be the same as his first term.
Manipulating the Deposit of Faith
Some well-meaning Catholics are prone to advocate unapproved additions to the Deposit of Faith in response to attacks on that Deposit.
The Diminishment of the DC Archdiocese Continues Apace
Cardinal Robert McElroy’s appointment as Archbishop of Washington, DC does more to diminish that archdiocese than to elevate McElroy.
Yes, January 6th Was an Insurrection
The Left has relentlessly repeated that January 6, 2021 was an insurrection by the Right. An insurrection did begin that day, but it was the Left who engineered it.
Immigration and Culture
Vivek Ramaswamy is right that culture matters when it comes to immigration policies. But it matters far more than he thinks it does.
Take and Study
Far from being a Protestant activity, the study of the Bible is for Catholics as well. Fortunately there are tools to help us in this undertaking.
Trump Wins: Let the Work Begin
Catholics will need to work to be a voice in the new political alignment that secured Trump’s victory last night.
Two Lies Don’t Equal the Truth
In an effort to combat the lies of the Left, some conservatives are falling for alternative historical lies.
God’s Wake-up Call
The intensification of dramatic world events is a call from God for an intensification of our prayer life.
The Temptation of Boromir
The atomic bombing of Japan during World War II, and, more recently, the Israeli pager attack, represent an embrace of evil for a good cause, which leads to a loss of part of our souls.
The Nine Levels of Prayer
Catholicism has developed the best “school of prayer” available, but it’s mostly forgotten today.
Questioning Narratives
More and more people argue that we should not accept dominant narratives at face value, especially when those who vigorously promote these narratives advance their own power base in doing so.
The Power of an Apology
There needs to be a reckoning for the shutdown of public Masses by the bishops during Covid. An apology would be a good start.
The Dire Political and Spiritual Consequences of our Health Crisis
The modern American diet makes us listless and addicted, which is a recipe for disaster in both the political and spiritual realms.
Why Synodality is a Sham
Synodality isn’t a process in which the laity’s concerns are heard; it is a process by which they are ignored.
Thank You, Elon Musk
Just a few years ago all the levers of power were in the hands of Elites who wanted to control our lives, and now, because a billionaire was fed up, there is at least one outlet where information can flow freely.
War Must Become a Primary Issue for Catholics in Presidential Elections
Opposition to war is as important, or even more important, than opposition to abortion in the presidential election.
The Only Man Standing in the Way of Our Country’s Destruction
At this point, the lines are as clear as they ever could be: if you love our country and want it to survive, you must vote for Donald J. Trump in November.