The Witness of the Mafia Martyrs

by Raymond J. de Souza

Together the mafia martyrs lived out the true mission of baptism and confirmation; they honored their sacraments, rather than corrupting them. Continue Reading »

29 Oct 2021 0

The Cautionary Tale of Francis Collins

by Justin Lee

Francis Collins is a brother in Christ and his accomplishments are undeniable. He is nonetheless a tragic figure, and his career a cautionary tale. Continue Reading »

29 Oct 2021 0

The Mystery of Litanies

by James Matthew Wilson

Litanies are one of my favorite forms of prayer: a rare pleasure that I look forward to on feast days, and a mystery that I sometimes contemplate and try to understand. Continue Reading »

28 Oct 2021 0

A Shanksville Meditation

by George Weigel

The men and women of Flight 93 who chose not to flinch in the face of wickedness affirmed the dignity of human life.  Continue Reading »

27 Oct 2021 0

The Heart of the Good Life

by George Cardinal Pell

Democracy and religious freedom can only be defended by determined citizens who recognize the issues and have the political will to act. Continue Reading »

26 Oct 2021 0

The Art of Book Collecting

by Steve Ayers

Book collecting in itself is a good thing. It’s not about mere accumulation, but the disciplines of taste, technique, and study. Continue Reading »

25 Oct 2021 0

Serial Thinking

by John Wilson

A series appeals to us in part because it combines, in an artful and concentrated way, the combination of the predictable and the unpredictable at the very heart of our lives. Continue Reading »

22 Oct 2021 0

A Little Wisdom From Bernard

by Charles J. Chaput

No pontificate is well served when its promoters show contempt and belligerence toward perceived enemies. Continue Reading »

21 Oct 2021 0

The Church Among the Deathworks

by Carl R. Trueman

It is one thing for someone unaware of the biblical narrative to adopt the rainbow. It is quite another thing for Christians, especially priests and ministers, to use the rainbow as a means of acknowledging the LGBTQ movement. Continue Reading »

21 Oct 2021 0

Pope Francis, “Estranged” Catholics, and Holy Communion

by George Weigel

Receiving the Eucharist is a statement of one’s full communion with the Church. Making that clear, by instruction if possible and disciplinary action if necessary, is a pastoral obligation. Continue Reading »

20 Oct 2021 0