The Summer Reading List, 2023 Edition
by George WeigelFew of the following qualify as “beach reading”; they all qualify as good reading. Continue Reading »
A New Missionary Journey
by Alex KharamWe need to confront the stark reality of our societal standing. We are entering what we might call a new apostolic era, in which we need to become missionaries to our own increasingly post-Christian society. Continue Reading »
Abortion and the Midterm Elections
by Jonathon Van MarenThe voting public can generally be divided into three key groups: hardcore pro-lifers, hardcore abortion supporters, and those who find the abortion movement's agenda extreme but still support abortion in certain circumstances. Continue Reading »
Abortion and the Midterm Elections
by Jonathon Van MarenThe voting public can generally be divided into three key groups: hardcore pro-lifers, hardcore abortion supporters, and those who find the abortion movement's agenda extreme but still support abortion in certain circumstances. Continue Reading »
Embracing Pro-Family Economics
by Jon SchweppeAfter Roe v. Wade, Republicans need to work together to find ways to support the family and the economy. Continue Reading »
The Stories of the Pro-Life Cause
by Carl R. TruemanWhile abortion was a constitutional right, there seemed little reason to wrestle with the issue in depth. One could be pro-life or pro-choice, but in practice this did not affect most individuals’ engagement in the wider life of the nation. That is no longer the case. Continue Reading »
Cardinal John O’Connor, Pro-Life Leader
by Richard M. DoerflingerConsidering Cardinal O’Connor’s life of service in this cause, one is tempted to say, “we shall not see his like again.” But the inspiration he gave to others by his wisdom, energy, and fearlessness makes that a doubtful prediction. Continue Reading »
Christians Should Rejoice Over Dobbs
by Carl R. TruemanWhen it comes to abortion, especially after Dobbs, Christians face a choice of social respectability or religious fidelity. And the Christian commentariat already seems divided on which way to go. Continue Reading »
The Scent of a Soul
by Francis X. MaierBefore criticizing others, the Catholic left might profitably examine its own long record of carnal relations with the Democratic Party. Continue Reading »
What I Saw at the Witness for Life March
by R. R. RenoAmerican society is now open for a debate about the morality of abortion, and I dare say many other things. That’s a debate the left wishes to forestall, and they will do so by keeping our voices out of the public square. Continue Reading »
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