Theology
A selection of recent articles on this topic
The Roar Heard Round the World
The story of Jesus’s raising from the dead of Lazarus of Bethany, as recorded in John 11,…
Pilgrims of Progress
America’s national epic was not written in meter and verse. Nor, for that matter, was it written…
The Power of the Cross
Blessed John Henry Newman (1801-1890)—a theologian who came to prominence in the Victorian Age—can help us check…
A Springtime of Hope for Catholic Education
Recent announcements out of two Catholic colleges appear to provide both good news and bad news about…
Five Lessons from Francis de Sales
Given the growing challenges now facing Christians, a valuable source to turn to, for wisdom and strength,…
Jehu on a Donkey
Jehu is one of those hyper-violent Old Testament characters who make Christians uncomfortable. Anointed by Elisha’s servant…
Getting Augustine Wrong
Injustices are done; imprudent, ill-considered policies are pursued. Brutal, cynical men posture as noble leaders. There’s a…
A Bishop of Consequence
When I first met Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., more than twenty years ago, I was struck…
The Two Faces of Amoris Laetitia
Two completely different—and logically incompatible—arguments in favor of communion for the divorced and remarried have figured in…
Waiting For and With Jesus
The season of Lent is a time of waiting, and waiting is one of the great themes…
Briefly Noted
The Contemplative Hunger by father donald haggerty ignatius, 259 pages, $17.95 Fr. Donald Haggerty’s first book, Contemplative…
XII. Jesus Dies on the Cross
His limbs splayed, writhing, as he hung there, Murmuring of a kingdom somewhere The Roman guards had…
Duke Ellington’s Faith
I’m told that two different TV series are in development about jazz and prostitution in New Orleans.…
Struggle Against the Gods
Because of my legal work on behalf of groups persecuted by the Chinese government, I have been…
Champagne for All
A Scent of Champagne: 8,000 Champagnes Tasted and Ratedby richard juhlinskyhorse publishing, 400 pages, $95 Lord Keynes…
