The Morality of Annexing Greenland
History is full of countries taking over other countries, but *how* a country is taken over matters a great deal, morally speaking.
Same Enemy, Same Tactics, Nothing Ever Happens
Scripture and the Saints, rather than social media, should guide the Christian response to both real and perceived crisis: “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life.” (Luke 12.25)
Deathbed Conversions and the Limits of Pascal’s Wager: Scott Adams and the Question of Authentic Faith
In Christian theology, salvation is not a bureaucratic threshold or an actuarial table. It rests on repentance, confession of sin, and genuine faith in Jesus Christ as Lord.
The Culture War After Dobbs
The pro-life movement was so focused on the courts that they often overlooked where the actual battle was being fought.
Is a Leonine Unity Even Possible?
Pope Leo is earnest about working for unity within the Church. But can he achieve it by simply dialoguing with all sides?
When Does the Orate Fratres Go Away?
The distinct nature of the priesthood derived from Holy Orders is baked into the language of the “Orate Fratres.” Flattening the ordained priesthood into “the common priesthood of the faithful,” only distorts both.
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Is Catechesis
All the quasi-theological platitudes given for the suppression of traditional liturgy ignore the real harm done to the faith of children when you surround them with unserious liturgy.
Two Anniversaries of 2026 and the War on History
Eight hundred years ago, St. Francis surrendered his soul to Our Lord; two hundred fifty years ago, the United States came to be with its Declaration of Independence. Both anniversaries are crucial for helping us understand who we are and to what we are ordered.
All Hands on Deck
There are sometimes good reasons to go “parish shopping,” but we should also ask ourselves if there is something we can contribute to improve the parish we are in.
Restless Wandering or Resting in God
Everyone knows that St. Augustine speaks of “restless hearts,” but he also points the way to finding rest.
The Return of the Ring
With the re-release of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings movies, it’s a good time to revisit the Christian themes that pervaded J.R.R. Tolkien’s writing.
Is Global Homo More Dangerous Than Islam?
The Sexual Revolution has taken exponentially more American lives and wounded more Americans than Islamism.
Did It Happen or Not?  Â
The reality of Emmanuel, God with us, demands a response from both those who believe and those who don’t.
The Philosophy and Theology Behind Stranger Things
The Netflix series, “Stranger Things,” gives us a layered account of evil that resists reducing all harm to a single explanatory framework.
As Feminized Universities Falter, Faithful Catholic Colleges Flourish
The feminization of higher‑education leadership has accelerated the drift toward process‑heavy, conflict‑averse administrative cultures that impede institutional clarity.
Challenging the Devil
I stand beside Rachel not to provoke but to defend what is real, what is moral, and what is holy—and to show that no amount of power, fear, or deception can bury the light of truth.
When the Pieces of the Puzzle Do Not Fit
Does the academic freedom afforded by a university include the “freedom” to deny the principle of non-contradiction?
Sunset Boulevard and Vatican II
The recasting of Vatican II as the savior of Catholicism descends into Hollywood-esque delusions.
Silver Is Surging: But That’s Not the Story
The recent surge in the metal-based asset class signals growing concerns with the general market and paper-based money.
Looking for a New Parish—and Crossing Some Off the List
When the last bastion of the truly sacred in the world allows the profane to permeate its structures, art, and music, it does a grave disservice to the faithful.