For most of the Church’s history in the United States, Catholics have sought to demonstrate to their often suspicious neighbors the possibility of being a faithful Catholic and a patriotic American. This has been no easy task, given the modern and Protestant character of the nation’s founding . . . . Continue Reading »
Pope Francis has called us to minister to those on the margins—whether the spiritual margins, the geographical margins, or both. Continue Reading »
The upcoming election is a time for Christians to remember St. Paul’s call to focus on heavenly things, for to put trust in “princes” will lead to inevitable disappointment. Continue Reading »
Mother Cabrini's mission was to give people hope through charity for the body and the soul. Continue Reading »
As the Christian transformation of the Roman Empire was marked by the turning of pagan temples into churches, so we can expect the reverse to take place when a culture paganizes. Continue Reading »
This year brings the rare convergence of Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day, and they have a surprising complementarity. Continue Reading »
Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day offer the pattern for our marriage in miniature—love expressed through mutual dependence. Continue Reading »
The Church needs to work on eliminating chaos and confusion within its ranks. Continue Reading »
Classical education doesn’t need to justify itself anymore, though it exists in a frequently hostile environment. Continue Reading »
The American Church is the liveliest, most vital local Church in the developed world. Period. Continue Reading »
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