Ready for Gibson’s “Acid Trip” Resurrection?
Two decades on, in the fullness of time, Gibson’s sequel to his magnum opus is set to begin filming this summer. No one knows if it will meet the high standard set with the original. Oremus!
Politics, Prayer, and Poetry
Prayer and poetry are mysteriously similar, though: words seeking wisdom, spiritual interaction, and renewal; both springing from man’s desire to live forever.
Who Put the Ashes in Ash Wednesday?
The ashes of Ash Wednesday come to us from no less a personage than Pope St. Gregory the Great.
Preparing for the Pope’s Passing
There is an apologia brewing for the spirit of the Francis papacy as secular stakeholders recoil to lose his fast-and-loose presence in the Vatican with the same vehemence as they recoil at Donald Trump’s fast-and-furious return to the White House.
Nosferatu: Old-World Devils and New-World Victims
Nosferatu is a hauntingly beautiful film about horrifically ugly things and, in so doing, makes a compelling case to retain a spiritual center in a world where the spiritual has been relegated to a place of unimportance.
RIP Jimmy Carter: A Decent Democrat Dies
Jimmy Carter’s legacy is one of dignity and courtesy; a sign that there is something good in the heart of America. Though it is also telling that such a man of virtue made for a poor president.
Twelve Tales for Twelve Days
Christmas is a time for stories like no other time—a time for fantasies, memories, and mysteries. Here are twelve tales to tell over the twelve days of Christmas.
Guadalupe at Lepanto
Our Lady of Guadalupe was there at Lepanto, hearkening to the Rosary recited by the soldiers processing round the decks, her quiet, pregnant power blazing at that apocalyptic battle with all the splendor of the star-crowned Woman of Revelation.
Notre-Dame Reopens: A Restoration of Tradition?
Donald Trump’s presence at the grand reopening of Notre-Dame signals a fresh hope for the Church in America and beyond.
Prepare for Deportation
The law of God commands us to perform corporal works of mercy but also to obey the just laws of our land. And there is nothing unjust in having laws that govern the process of immigration—and Catholics should stand by those laws with confidence.
Kamala’s Humorless Hatred for Catholics Continues
Apparently, Kamala’s hatred for Catholics is no laughing matter; and, apparently, she will not abide being made fun of—even for charity.
Picking Our Poison With Pope Francis
When faced with two political candidates who are not aligned with Catholic fundamentals, it is permissible to cast a vote against the candidate who would do the most harm.
A Pre-Debate Huddle
Our government officials and representatives do not hold enshrined any philosophic, anthropological, or religious principle or principles to guide them in wisdom toward the common good.
We Are Out of Our Minds
America is growing increasingly comfortable with the unaccountable and the irrational. Kamala Harris’s acceptance speech was just another piece in that scattered puzzle that threatens to be our national destiny.
Let the Shenanigans Begin
It seems very clear that the Democratic Machine let the old timer run—cruelly, even—until now, once it’s too late to enact the normal procedure of selecting a nominee.
Trump-Vance: The Soft-Prolife Ticket
J.D. Vance claims to be “100% prolife” and has often spoken well for the cause, but the recent softening of his prolife position is troubling.
The Buzzwords Have Become Bullets
Catholics must stand with Trump, who nearly fell for standing against insanity.
The Will to Power and the Presidency
The presidential candidates this year demonstrate a will to power that seeks to undercut reality itself.
The President Forgot to Wear Any Clothes
Joe Biden’s presidency reveals a Democratic derision for its members and for democracy itself by putting up pawns and puppets to promote their purposes.
The Anti-Ecumenism of Pope Francis
Fiducia Supplicans causes the Coptic Orthodox to suspend their ecumenical dialogue with Rome, citing the declaration’s change to the Catholic Church’s position on homosexuality.
