Catholicism
A selection of recent articles on this topic
Marked by Death
We are a people marked by death. The biblical story begins and ends with death. The Scriptures…
Alice von Hildebrand, Woman of Valor
Those who knew Alice von Hildebrand (“Lily” to her family and friends) could be forgiven for thinking…
On the Threshold: Part II
It was at this point, at the very end of the Church year, inspired by a tremulous…
Why Classical Education?
The latest installment of an ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein. Robert Jackson joins the podcast to…
The Prayers of Big Data
These days it’s hard to surprise anybody with revelations about our compromised privacy in the Internet age.…
Undercutting Vatican II to Defend Vatican II?
Archbishop Arthur Roche, prefect of the Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Worship, recently sent the world’s bishops instructions…
Is There Hope for Gen Z?
Gen Z, Explained:The Art of Living in a Digital Ageby roberta katz, sarah ogilvie, jane shaw, and…
Defending Catholic Healthcare
The threats against religious freedom in the United States have become so acute that five major Catholic…
Mary, Queen of Philosophy
The latest installment of an ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein. Peter Kreeft joins the podcast…
Marching Toward a Different Future
The annual March for Life in Washington began in 1974—and it’s hard to think of a more…
Ross Douthat on Living with Lyme
The latest installment of an ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein. Ross Douthat joins the podcast…
The Arch
The funeral of Archbishop Desmond Tutu took place at St. George’s Cathedral in Cape Town on New…
The Backbone of Our Society
I was perhaps an atypical candidate for the First Things Junior Fellowship. As a college student, I led…
It’s Always Thanksgiving Day
For most Americans in 2021, Thanksgiving means a day off from work, perhaps also an occasion to…
The History of National Flags in Churches
This summer, Christianity Today ran an article about Protestant pastors’ views on displaying national flags in sanctuaries…