The 400th anniversary of the death of Robert Bellarmine invites a look back at this fascinating figure of the Catholic Reformation, engaged as he was with issues newly relevant today: the relationship of faith and science and of ecclesial and temporal power. Continue Reading »
Macdonald may have only been dabbling in Christianity, but his criticisms of the post-Christian world were often incisive. Continue Reading »
While the liturgy wars rage, the litigants do little about a glaring problem: People are leaving our communities of worship. Continue Reading »
The International Eucharistic Congress was a statement about the rebirth of Hungary and the persistence of faith. Continue Reading »
George Weigel reflects upon the opening of a new Catholic school in Baltimore, and the devout woman after whom the school is named. Continue Reading »
Stefan Wyszyński's efforts at reconciliation with Germany show that he was also able to do courageous and brilliant things without popular support—the mark of a true shepherd. Continue Reading »
One of the brightest spirits and noblest sons of the Catholic Church in America, Mankowski's sentences sparkled as well as instructed. Continue Reading »
Thomas Levergood had such a humor and a charm that he was one of those people to whom it was practically impossible to say “no.” Continue Reading »
When a society is chanting “health, health, health,” Christian leaders must be on their guard. Continue Reading »
As we reach the very bottom of our internal oceans, we hear Jonah’s prayer. Continue Reading »
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