Remembering Benedict
by Charles J. ChaputFor me, two couplets will always capture the essence of Pope Benedict XVI: faith and reason, realism and hope. Continue Reading »
For me, two couplets will always capture the essence of Pope Benedict XVI: faith and reason, realism and hope. Continue Reading »
Joseph Ratzinger had “the mind of twelve professors” and the clear piety of a child making his or her first Holy Communion. Continue Reading »
It is rare that the Church is graced with a pope who is both a world-class theologian and an intensely spiritual pastor. Continue Reading »
A rising number of students today are drawn to schools that emphasize tradition and faith. Continue Reading »
We asked some of our writers to contribute a paragraph about the most memorable books they read this year. Continue Reading »
I consult the Talmud and not Anselm when thinking about how to live, and my Christian friends do the reverse. First Things has always hosted and will continue to host these parallel inquiries. Continue Reading »
Happy reading, and all best wishes for the new year. Continue Reading »
We asked some of our writers to contribute a paragraph about the most memorable films and TV shows they watched this year. Continue Reading »
First Things has become an indispensable part of our lives, giving us profound insight into concerning cultural issues and providing hope where our singular effort at pushing back against the age falls short. Continue Reading »
There is offensive, as in producing home runs and RBI, and then there is offensive, as in linguistic butchery. Continue Reading »