In God’s Time
by J. Augustine Di Noia, O.P.It is providential that the pandemic of 2020 has coincided with Lent and Easter. Continue Reading »
Our Lenten Journey
by Dale M. CoulterLent is a kind of death, the laying bare of one’s soul through fasting, prayer, and meditation. Continue Reading »
Cross-Shaped Cosmos
by Peter J. LeithartOur crosses chip away our defenses, perverse habits, and self-delusions, removing “what hid Christ” so he can be seen. Continue Reading »
Aventine Meditations
by George WeigelOn Ash Wednesday, hundreds of English speakers climb the Aventine before dawn to receive penitential ashes and celebrate the first Mass of Lent. Continue Reading »
Creation, Redemption, Martyrdom: A Lenten Reflection
by George WeigelGod creates and redeems the world so that God’s holiness might be shared by a people empowered by grace to live holy lives. Continue Reading »
Glorious Humility
by Wesley HillEven in his risen glory, Jesus remains the Crucified One. Continue Reading »
Season of Ashes
by Peter J. LeithartAnointed by the Spirit, we become living sacrifices, crowned with flame, not ash, and burning like the burning bush— burning, but not consumed. Continue Reading »
Memorization and Repentance
by Hans BoersmaBy memorizing, we turn away from sinful distraction and share in God’s own, ever-reliable memory in Christ. Continue Reading »
Filling Up What Is Lacking
by Peter J. LeithartNot even your death belongs to you. Your death belongs to Jesus, the Living One who holds the keys of Death and of Hades. Continue Reading »
Parsing the “T”
by George WeigelLike the rest of the “LGBT” phenomenon, the transgender movement has become thoroughly politicized, even weaponized. Continue Reading »
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