The Possibility of a Catholic Social Order
by P. J. SmithAn interview with Peter Kwasniewski, a professor at Wyoming Catholic College and author of A Reader in Catholic Social Teaching. Continue Reading »
Missing the Fight on Christmas Day
by Roy PeacheyAn Oxford student receives a second education when he spends Christmas at a night shelter for homeless men. Continue Reading »
Our Witness to Freedom
by R. R. RenoIn this environment—one of decadence, paralysis, and blind armies clashing by night—First Things matters more than ever. Continue Reading »
No God but Santa
by Ulrich L. LehnerIs “nice” ever an attribute we can or should use for God? Continue Reading »
The Little Eschaton
by Francesca Aran MurphyEven in a churchless family, the build-up of present-buying leading to Christmas can bear a wealth of eschatological meaning. Continue Reading »
Sex, Scandal, and Politics
by R. R. RenoToo many Republicans voted for Roy Moore—conservative voters are embracing the progressive spirit of transgression and rebellion. Continue Reading »
Books for Christmas
by George WeigelGeorge Weigel offers book suggestions for all the readers on your Christmas gift list. Continue Reading »
Work Is a Four-Letter Word
by Eve TushnetKayla Rae Whitaker’s debut novel about two cartoonists, The Animators, asks whether the overexamined life is worth living. Continue Reading »
Bluegrass Preaching
by C. C. PecknoldAfter nearly four years of performing, The Hillbilly Thomists have released their first album, and it is a veritable feast of Bluegrass banjo bliss. Continue Reading »
The Heart of the Psalms
by Nathaniel PetersThe Psalms Experience—twelve concerts by some of the world's great choirs, performing a capella settings of all 150 psalms—was recently featured in Manhattan. Continue Reading »
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