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
The Legacy of Assisi
Today Pope Francis joins religious leaders from around the world to consider a “world emerging from a pandemic.” The pope will preside over a Christian ecumenical prayer gathering and then join Orthodox, Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, and Hindu leaders in a final ceremony. The event takes place in the “spirit of Assisi,” referring to the … Read more
The Divide Between the Bishops and the Faithful
Over the past few months, a number of Catholics have expressed their exasperation with Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone—one of our best American bishops, by all accounts—for admitting on the Crisis Point podcast that he wasn’t ready to deny Nancy Pelosi Holy Communion for her rabid and long-time pro-abortion advocacy. If even one of our strongest bishops … Read more
Vaccine Mandates Violate Catholic Moral Teaching
As we all know, Twitter is a cesspool of the obtuse, the oblivious, and the opinionated. Nothing brings out this unfortunate trifecta more than a blindingly obvious statement of fact. Recently, I tweeted through the Crisis Magazine twitter account: “Vaccine Mandates are contrary to Catholic moral teaching.” Vaccine mandates are contrary to Catholic moral teaching. … Read more
How Catholic Anti-Poverty Crusaders Harm the Poor
By now, most Americans have noticed a disturbing trend: prices are going up. In some cases, way up. Last summer I built a treehouse for my kids, and I’m grateful that I did it before I needed to be Warren Buffet to afford a 2×4. And it’s not just lumber: used cars, groceries, housing (both … Read more
Are Catholics Eligible for COVID Vaccine Religious Exemptions?
Steve, a Catholic husband and father, is the sole breadwinner for his family. His wife stays at home to care for their four children while he works in sales for a large corporation. Recently, his company announced it will be requiring all employees to get the COVID-19 vaccination by October 1 or they will be … Read more
Why Don’t We Ask Non-Catholics to Convert Anymore?
In the first-ever papal sermon, St. Peter ended his exhortation by urging his Jewish audience to “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:38). It was the first of countless invitations … Read more
