Blessing Biden

by John Murdock

With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God's likeness. Christians must resist the urge to demonize and curse. Continue Reading »

1 Nov 2021 0

Shared Loves and Strong Loyalties

by R. R. Reno

In this historical moment, full of the confusion and danger that attend the collapse of a governing consensus, we need something more than liberalism. Continue Reading »

1 Nov 2021 0

Hallowing Halloween

by J. Brandon Meeks

When we send our kids to a neighbor’s door to say, “Trick or treat,” we can smile knowing that the joke is on the devil. This is deep comedy. Continue Reading »

29 Oct 2021 0

How Google Saves Liberal Democracy

by Peter J. Leithart

The digital-government complex is animated by a utopian dream. Google wants to change the world, which means changing people. Continue Reading »

29 Oct 2021 0

The Witness of the Mafia Martyrs

by Raymond J. de Souza

Together the mafia martyrs lived out the true mission of baptism and confirmation; they honored their sacraments, rather than corrupting them. Continue Reading »

29 Oct 2021 0

The Cautionary Tale of Francis Collins

by Justin Lee

Francis Collins is a brother in Christ and his accomplishments are undeniable. He is nonetheless a tragic figure, and his career a cautionary tale. Continue Reading »

29 Oct 2021 0

The Mystery of Litanies

by James Matthew Wilson

Litanies are one of my favorite forms of prayer: a rare pleasure that I look forward to on feast days, and a mystery that I sometimes contemplate and try to understand. Continue Reading »

28 Oct 2021 0

A Shanksville Meditation

by George Weigel

The men and women of Flight 93 who chose not to flinch in the face of wickedness affirmed the dignity of human life.  Continue Reading »

27 Oct 2021 0

The Heart of the Good Life

by George Cardinal Pell

Democracy and religious freedom can only be defended by determined citizens who recognize the issues and have the political will to act. Continue Reading »

26 Oct 2021 0

The Art of Book Collecting

by Steve Ayers

Book collecting in itself is a good thing. It’s not about mere accumulation, but the disciplines of taste, technique, and study. Continue Reading »

25 Oct 2021 0