A Weary Pope Rejoices: Remembering the Humility of Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI demonstrated the heroic virtue of humility in every aspect of his life of service.
Why Martyrdom Matters
There is no doubt whatsoever regarding St. Ignatius of Antioch’s great love and esteem for the city of Rome, or, more specifically, the Church of Rome.
The Homo-Prosperity Gospel
I contend that the Prosperity Gospel and the Gospel of Same-Sex Blessings are of the same ilk and take their inspiration from the same source.
Marital Debt: No Need for a Name Change
We need not fear the name “marital debt,” and there is good reason to keep it as it is.
One Man’s Resolution for This New Year
My resolution for the New Year: neither to forget nor to fail in any way to remind others of the truth that we are made for God.
Be a Pell
Rather than put our hopes in a mighty champion like Cardinal Pell, it seems God wants us to realize our own strength as baptized Christians, and we can be Pell-ish ourselves.
A Song of Praise to Six Unsung Singers of Sacred Music
The nineteenth century was a time of great Catholic revival in Europe and the Americas; and nowhere was this more evident than in France, particularly in six music composers.
Facing the Whirlwind with a Wiseman
Perhaps the Catholic Church seems under collapse because it has forsaken the prayer of its archetypes. Aged Englishman and mystical theologian David Torkington would say as much.
Adopting a Medieval-Peasant Mindset
When tempted to unrighteous anger at what is beyond our control, we should follow the example of some saintly and joyful medieval peasant.
Worship for God…or for Us?
The primary focus of Catholic worship, unlike Protestant worship, is to be directed toward God, not the people.
The “Two-State” Solution: Reality or Fantasy?
Efforts for establishing an independent state for Palestinians alongside that of Israel, that of a “two-state solution,” have always failed. Why?
What Do You Think of When You Think of January 6th?
The importance of January 6th as the Feast of the Epiphany has been lost due to the events of three years ago as well as the moving of the feast to a convenient Sunday.
A Clarification That Obfuscates
In many ways, the clarification published by Cardinal Fernández is even worse than the original document it purports to clarify, Fiducia Supplicans.
The Pornification of American Television
TV shows in the 1960s began pushing the envelope of what was allowed, and now we have full-blown depravity coming over the airwaves.
Contraception: The Cause of All Our Problems
The divorce of the sexual act from procreation has led to all our problems regarding sexuality today.
It Is Your Turn to Awaken the Sleeping Beauty
“All who truly love the bridal Church have the capacity, in their time, place, situation, to awaken the sleeping beauty with a kiss.”
It Is Not Good for Some Couples to Be Alone
The upshot is that two boys or two girls should not be a couple at all because that exclusivity is not what friendship is for; it is, in fact, an obstacle to the full flourishing of friendship.
The End of Athletics
Athletics are moving further and further from their true end: virtue and quality time with our children.
My Advice? Step Down
The Church, which has always stood for sanity, may have to ask the Pope to step down in order to make things sane again.
