Arts & Letters
A selection of recent articles on this topic
Verses for the Visitation
Translator’s note: The Western Church historically observed the Feast of the Visitation on July 2. In 1544, the…
A Reminder of Ultimate Realities
By the time you read this post, I will no longer be working at the First Things…
The DeLauro Democrats and the Bishops
At 1 p.m. EDT on June 18, it was announced that three-quarters of the U.S. bishops had…
Cardinal Pell at Eighty
Fifteen months ago, it looked as if Cardinal George Pell might spend his eightieth birthday in prison.…
Tolerating Catholics
nThe latest installment in an ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein. Michael Breidenbach joins the…
True Love
The latest installment in an ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein. Julia Evanko joins the…
The Myth of the Value-Neutral Market
When liberalism was young, it had great faith in markets—specifically, the ability of markets to ease social…
Gaia, False Gods, and Public Policy
I claim no expertise in climate science. I do claim a certain competence in detecting spin in…
On a Statue of the Blessed Virgin
This woman, cast in bronze,Lowers her eyes uponAn infant on her lap,His naked bulk enfoldedWithin her draping…
Contempt Causes Insanity
Last October, I wrote a column titled “Coming Attractions for Autumn.” The first book I mentioned was…
Striving for Relevance
The latest installment in an ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein. Msgr. Hans Feichtinger joins…
Elegies for Friends
The latest installment in an ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein. George Weigel joins the…
Daring to Say the Our Father
Christ Himself taught us in prayerCall God our Father, and so I dareClaim kinship I’d not else…
Letters
Salazar It is invariably a pleasure for an author when his book lands in the lap of…
Kristi Noem Vetoes Women’s Sports
Earlier this month, Gov. Kristi Noem (R-South Dakota) tweeted that she was “excited” to sign House Bill…
