Thoughts on the Instrumentum Laboris

by Charles J. Chaput

An enumeration of principal theological difficulties in the Instrumentum Laboris. Continue Reading »

21 Sep 2018

A Letter From Young Clergy

by Various

A letter to the Synod of Bishops on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment. Continue Reading »

19 Sep 2018

Maintenance vs. Mission

by George Weigel

There is a new resolve among a critical mass of U.S. bishops to air out the McCarrick scandal. Continue Reading »

19 Sep 2018

Saving Synod-2018 From Itself

by George Weigel

The working document for Synod-2018 reads like a draft of a Synod Final Report, which is a prescription for a failed Synod. Continue Reading »

12 Sep 2018

We Will Not Yield

by Luma Simms

Today’s laypeople hunger to know the faith more intelligently. They thirst for rigorous catechesis, they have a strong faith, and they are more courageous. Continue Reading »

11 Sep 2018

The Imperative of the Imperium

by Shawn R. Tribe

Reclaiming clerical identity—both its internal and external dimensions—is paramount if we are to have a healthy revival and foster solid vocations. Continue Reading »

10 Sep 2018

Fr. Gavancho's Fate

by Mark C. Henrie

For a layman to trust the present clerical culture and those who sit atop it seems irrational, even irresponsible.  Continue Reading »

6 Sep 2018

St. Michael, Pray for Us

by Matthew Hennessey

The prayer to St. Michael the Archangel is a reminder of the existence of the devil and the presence of true evil in the world. Continue Reading »

6 Sep 2018

Full-Immersion Catholicism

by George Weigel

The eagerness of young men and women to know and live the faith fully is encouraging in this time of trial and purification. Continue Reading »

5 Sep 2018

Out at St. Paul

by Nic Rowan

Communities attempting to reconcile an LGBTQ lifestyle with Catholicism are growing in popularity, but the groups themselves acknowledge the difficulties in doing so. Continue Reading »

4 Sep 2018