Augustine the Saint
Clearly, after God, it is to Monica his mother that Augustine owes everything. And he heaps upon every memory he has of her, of the great goodness of her life and example, all possible praise.
Predatory Gambling Threatens University of Dallas
Gambling addiction is on the meteoric rise in America. How could it be otherwise? Casinos are everywhere—including, like porn, in the palm of your hand.
Restoring the Lord’s Day
As Fitzpatrick shows, worship is not just an “obligation” imposed externally by some deity but also a response to some of man’s deepest needs, yearnings, and sense of order.
Baseball Springs Eternal
Baseball remains America’s pastime, and more importantly, baseball is the sport that best teaches the lessons of life. I’d even go so far as to say it is a quintessentially Catholic sport.
The Silver Linings of the Apocalypse
Concerns about a dystopian trajectory for our society in response to pandemics has contributed to an awakening. Americans are now questioning standard assumptions about public health, science, medicine, vaccines, masking, and lockdowns.
Not Even AI Can Save Us Now
Inevitably, in the face of dire statistics about the Church, someone will try to rally us, explaining that if we just start synodaling more earnestly, then all will be well.
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.
How Young May the Next Pope Be?
Elderly popes had been the norm for several reasons. Wisdom, of course, comes with age. So does a proven track record. Near-octogenarians have also been elected as “stop-gaps,” such as John XXIII
Contra Frequent Holy Communion?
So, does frequent Holy Communion really drive away Catholics? Unfortunately, tragically, I would say yes, sometimes, maybe even often.
How Subsidiarity Got Astronauts Home and Gets the Mail Delivered
The symbolism of SpaceX rescuing astronauts when governmental agencies and massive defense contractors were seemingly unwilling or unable to act underscores the relevance of the Catholic principle of subsidiarity.
The Simulation of Culture: Notes Inspired by an American Mall
Liberalism is the earthquake that shatters and then removes any firm cultural ground to stand or build on. Liberalism prevents a society from planting a flag or staking a claim, from saying “This is good, beautiful, and true, and this is not.”
The Hidden Saints of Seventh-Century England
There is a little-known English saint who shares March 17 with St. Patrick as her feast day, even though she is never invited to the party. This is St. Withburga.
Covid Mea Culpas?
Prior to the pandemic, Francis was promoting the image of the Church as “field hospital.” But real field hospitals do not strike tent in the middle of a battle.
Running For My Eternal Life
Truly, adopting distance running as a habit, or even a way of life, has been one of the greatest decisions I have made. I am not just running for my life; I am running for my eternal life.
Sacrificing Truth at the Altar of Gender Ideology
To understand the shift in discourse on biological sex, we must examine how contemporary ideological movements, like the Frankfurt School, extended Marxist critiques into culture and identity politics, which has infected the natural sciences.
Sublime Sisterhood
The redemptive reach of Jesus Christ is far wider than we know, reaching across all barriers of time and space.
That Hideous Severance
The second season of Apple TV’s phenomenal hit Severance has held many surprises, but the biggest may be its growing similarities to a dystopianesque novel by C.S. Lewis.
Infiltration Comes to the Lay Carmelites
My naive enthusiasm for the O. Carm. “brand” began to wane after being told the first-year formation materials discouraged us from reading any of the original writings of Teresa of Avila or John of the Cross.
Should Steubenville Cut Bait or Be Allowed to Let Down the Nets?
The report cites decreased general and Catholic population, financial issues, and other challenges as reasons why the Steubenville Diocese would eventually need a merger.
Confirmation Confusion
The Archdiocese of Baltimore recently announced that children there can now be confirmed at age nine. The change ostensibly is intended to deepen their faith and better engage their parents in their religious formation.
