The Splendor of Theology
When the truth and the life of the Catholic Thing coexist, the result will constitute nothing less than the splendor of theology itself.
Why Is Pope Francis Dealing With the CCP?
Why is the pope not defending free speech, democratic rights, or indeed the rights of practicing Christians and particularly Catholics within China?
No Trespassing in the Vineyard
Too often the Church’s highest authorities seemingly endorse violations of both political and spiritual boundaries.
Take Hold of the Hope
Sins and scandals are piling up. Everything seems to be falling apart. Where is our hope? And how do we fix this?
Ultramontanism: A Means Not an End
Ultramontanism itself—the hailing of the reigning pontiff as Supreme Leader of the faithful, whose every utterance must be accepted unquestioningly—is a relatively recent phenomenon in the life of the Church.
Unholy Ghost in the Machine?
Is it possible for demons to infiltrate into the ones and zeros that make up the codes that generate our images and videos?
What Does It Mean to Be a “Welcoming” Church?
Contra Cardinal McElroy, genuine ecclesial inclusion goes through the path of acknowledging and renouncing one’s sinfulness.
A Case for Liturgical Crossover
This future in which traditional Catholics in their TLM-celebrating churches are separated from the rest of the faithful in diocesan parishes would be immensely harmful for all.
Diverting the Focus of the Shepherd
The often uneasy relationship between bishops and the Vatican has come to the forefront in recent years, as increasingly unpastoral directives are being issued by Rome.
Imagining More Than a Career
I’d like my children to identify vocations (and perhaps professions) that will provide for their needs and give them some degree of personal fulfillment. But I would never tell them that their careers are the most important thing.
A Eucharistic Revolt
One cannot help but come to the conclusion that Fr. Thomas Reese is not after a Eucharistic Revival. He is after a Eucharistic Revolt.
What Eastern Christianity Can Teach Us During Lent
Penance has been a staple of Christianity from the beginning. But over the thousands of years since our beginning, various Christian communities have reflected upon this essential practice in divergent ways.
Mischaracterization of the TLM, Then and Now
Part Five of a response to Cavadini, Healy, and Weinandy’s critique of the traditional Latin Mass.
The Conformist Cardinals
Their Eminences want everyone to understand that they dissent from the Catholic faith, but they don’t want to say it directly.
Feminized Faith, Failed Families, and Fertile Fields
Hope-filled in its conclusion, a new book offers the Catholic community a fresh look at current issues, addressing them with scholarly and thoughtful argumentation, and peaceful and commonsense rhetoric.
Is My Pet in Heaven?
We should avoid the temptation to provide a peremptory, dismissive—and often negative—answer to this frequently-asked question.
J.K. Rowling Demonstrates How to Handle the Woke Mob in Three Easy Steps
Without resorting to intimidation, compromise, excuses, or deception, Rowling confronts her opponents and puts them in their place.
Development of Doctrine and Its Discontents
Development of Doctrine—a legitimate way to understand how the Church’s teaching appears different in different ages—has become a way to introduce innovations contrary to the Church’s perennial teachings.
The Tyranny of Gender Ideology in Practice
Gender ideology has become an obsession throughout the West, and it’s transforming into a practical tyranny.