Public Life
A selection of recent articles on this topic
Megan Basham on Prodigal Daughter
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Megan Basham to talk about her article, “Prodigal Daughter,” from the…
Congress Dishonors Marriage
The union of husband and wife is unique: Together they make a baby, and their marriage is…
Man’s Marian Future
Throughout the Bible, hope takes the form of a child. “Unto us a child is born” echoes…
While We’re At It
♦ Australian poet James McAuley on Catholic clergy after Vatican II who were rushing to catch up with…
Religious Roots of Polarization
We too often take a false view of the increasing polarization in America. Black Lives Matter exploded…
Notes on Illiberalism
I’ll venture a definition of liberalism: It’s the ambition to organize society around a shared love of…
History for the Kids
The latest installment of an ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein. Bill McClay joins the podcast to…
The Perfection of Sailing
“Whenever I find myself growing grim about the mouth; whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in…
Islamism and Modernity: A Follow Up
Shadi Hamid, author of “How Modernity Swallowed Islamism,” re-examines the development of Arab political movements and what…
Walker Percy’s Questions
You may have heard the story of how I first came to read Walker Percy’s wonderful collection…
Modernity in the High Mugello
I recently spent a day with my dog, revisiting two remote mountain valleys in the Tuscan-Romagnolan Apennine…
Next Steps for the Pro-Life Movement
In the wake of the reversal of Roe v. Wade, many pro-life leaders have suggested that now…
Thank You, Your Majesty
Americans have many reasons to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, one of the few truly…
The Witness of Words
The upcoming Jewish High Holidays might not seem like a fitting time to ponder Twitter, virtue-signaling, and…
Padre Pio Saved My Life
Last week, Bishop Robert Barron released a video interview with Hollywood actor Shia LaBeouf, who recently embraced…
