Faith and Patriotism in Hacksaw Ridge

by Titus Techera

Hacksaw Ridge is that rare film that forces us to reflect on the tensions between these two great loyalties, and dares to show us how, even in extremis, they can be resolved. Continue Reading »

30 May 2024

The Hardest Mission of an Air Force Chaplain

by James A. Hamel

Today is a day to honor those who didn't get to come home. Continue Reading »

29 May 2017

A Little Bit about Memorial Day

by Kate Pitrone

I have heard it said that if you do not have family, close family, serving in the military, then your attitude toward government, and especially U.S. involvement in war and military conflict, will be quite different from those of us in that position.  On Memorial Day, theoretically, we come . . . . Continue Reading »

28 May 2012

On the Other Hand, for Memorial Day

by Kate Pitrone

On the other hand, there is media kerfuffle on the Right about Chris Hayes of MSNBC saying he has a problem with using the word, “heroes” for the dead on Memorial Day because that word ennobles war and worst of all, ennobles the current war effort.   What could be worse?  I . . . . Continue Reading »

28 May 2012

A Few Thoughts for
Memorial Day

by Various

We are servants of a disputed sovereignty. The psalmist declares, “God mounts his throne to shouts of joy.” Christ has ascended his throne, but his rule is challenged by rival thrones. For us who believe, St. Paul says it is the fact that Christ rules “far above every principality, authority, power, and dominion.” … Continue Reading »

31 May 2010

America and Its Dead

by Michael Novak

You can see them at many grave sites where the War of Independence was fought, and the battlefields of 1812, and the Civil War. You can see them at the Alamo. You can see them arrayed now in rows of crosses and stars of David below the purpled hills of Anzio, and on the long sweeps of the green . . . . Continue Reading »

28 May 2007