Hot Chocolate in Heaven

by John Wilson

Walgermo has achieved a small miracle of tact, insight, and gentle humor. Continue Reading »

24 Dec 2020

What the Magi Teach Us

by George Weigel

God is in charge: not the stars, the planets, or other impersonal forces. Continue Reading »

23 Dec 2020

Biden’s Challenge For Bishops

by Jayd Henricks

Biden’s public witness will force questions that most bishops would prefer to avoid. Continue Reading »

23 Dec 2020

China’s Threat to the Bible

by Nina Shea

American Bible publishers can best preserve Americans’ First Amendment rights—and their own reputations—by immediately shifting their printing out of China. Continue Reading »

22 Dec 2020

Light in the Darkness

by L. S. Dugdale

On this, the darkest day of the year, may we be confident that the light will soon begin to increase. Continue Reading »

21 Dec 2020

Learning from the O Antiphons

by C. C. Pecknold

The O Antiphons re-orient us to Christ as the center of salvation history. Continue Reading »

18 Dec 2020

The Violent Liturgy of Alabama Football

by Peter J. Leithart

At Alabama, Saban has created a culture that ultimately reflects his Catholic convictions. Continue Reading »

18 Dec 2020

The Jealous God of Chanukah

by Cole S. Aronson

The Maccabees kept nothing, whether sublime or obscene, from their creator’s redemptive touch. Continue Reading »

17 Dec 2020

A Time for Confidence

by R. R. Reno

First Things has a crucial role to play. We insist that God is Lord of history. This desacralizes politics—an urgent necessity. Continue Reading »

17 Dec 2020

Who Is the Good Samaritan?

by Pierre Manent

The Samaritan is none other than Jesus Christ. Christians, and no doubt many non-Christians, expect the Church to teach about Jesus Christ. Continue Reading »

16 Dec 2020