World Profanation Day
Whoever was involved in the planning of WYD decided to imitate not the Magi who gave the Lord gold, frankincense, and myrrh, but the Corinthians who heedlessly carried on with their “agape,” not discerning the Body and Blood of the Lord.
The Loss of the Sacred
The grasping attempt to be “exciting” or “cool” seen at World Youth Day is but a symptom of disease of the “unsacred” nature of modern life.
The Church Must Demand More, Not Less, From Her Members
Parishes today cater to the modern family’s busy lifestyle in order to attract and keep members. But perhaps it’s that attitude that is driving people away.
Be Persecuted Like St. Lawrence
If being faithful in 2023 means that you are at odds with the world, then how should one proceed?
The Paradoxes of Auschwitz: Barbarity and Beatitude
“Cheery religion” can’t produce Edith Steins. Only the Old Faith can do that. The Old Faith, unafraid of the Cross.
Does Genetic Prenatal Testing Actually Put Babies at Risk?
Highly inaccurate prenatal genetic testing is resulting in more abortions.
Soccer Over Dogma?
In spite of the pope’s seeming preference for soccer over dogma, proclaiming the truths of the Catholic Faith—i.e., being “dogmatic”—leads to more joy and happiness, not less.
Driven By Fear to Wonder
As rational animals, our two basic reactions are curiosity and fear, and the balance between the two is wonder.
Veritatis Splendor vs. Amoris Laetitia
Pope John Paul II’s inspiring encyclical on moral theology celebrates its 30th anniversary, but today many at the highest levels of the Church ignore or even reject its teachings.
What is St. Michael’s Lent?
St. Michael’s Lent is a perfect opportunity for a spiritual reorientation during the long time between Lent and Advent.
If Stones Could Speak
St. Ignatius of Antioch’s life, writings, and death all point us to the purpose of life: to be converted to Christ.
The Mother Church: Turning God Trans
Current rumblings about the introduction of deaconesses into the Catholic faith as a potential prelude to the ordination of female priests are as nothing compared to the latest gender-crazy news from the Church of England.
It Is Not About Trump, It’s About Us
The Trump indictments are not about getting rid of Trump. It’s really about getting us, smelly conservatives and Christians, patriots who love this country.
How’s That Again About Your Job, Your Eminence?
The latest changes to the former Holy Office make it unrecognizable as a defender of Catholic doctrine.
Targeting Target
It would be instructive to look at the current LGBTQ+ controversies in the light of the famous Scopes Trial.
Say It Ain’t So, Joe
As allegations of bribery, influence peddling, corruption, and money laundering swirl around President Joe Biden, the country’s moral credibility takes a massive hit.
Catholic Economics for the 21st Century
Distributism often has poor economic reasoning behind it, but it also posits important points about the role of economies in a just society.
Time to Hop on the Trump Train
If they want to win, Republican donors need to ditch the bandwagons and support Trump.
Pornocracy II: Electric Boogaloo
Pope Francis appears intent in his attempt to divide the loyalties of the Faithful between himself and Pope Benedict XVI, as Stephen VI did with his post-mortem trial of Pope Formosus.