Norm Macdonald’s Spiritual Journey
by Nic RowanMacdonald may have only been dabbling in Christianity, but his criticisms of the post-Christian world were often incisive. Continue Reading »
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Why the Novus Ordo Needs Gregorian Chant
by John T. KnowlesWhile the liturgy wars rage, the litigants do little about a glaring problem: People are leaving our communities of worship. Continue Reading »
The Case Against Vaccine Passports
by David CayleyCoercion will only compound existing social division. Perhaps it would be better to start a conversation rather than continuing the war. Continue Reading »
A Bold Catholic Investment In Inner-City Education
by George WeigelGeorge Weigel reflects upon the opening of a new Catholic school in Baltimore, and the devout woman after whom the school is named. Continue Reading »
Signs of Hope in Budapest
by Gladden J. PappinThe International Eucharistic Congress was a statement about the rebirth of Hungary and the persistence of faith. Continue Reading »
The Gender Resistance
by Mary HarringtonTwo books marshal cogent arguments against gender identity ideology. But is argument enough? Continue Reading »
Honoring the Dignity of Work
by Marco RubioWill we encourage an economy that works for its people? Or one in which people in Silicon Valley and elsewhere can work and do well, while cash payments from Washington pacify those left behind? Continue Reading »
9/11, Afghanistan, and the Next War
by Joseph MahoneyWhy would any person of intelligence and character put his or her life at risk to defend a country controlled by a leadership class that continually derides or ignores tens of millions of Americans, along with their needs, their convictions, and their concerns? Continue Reading »
Why I Didn't Get the COVID Vaccine
by Peter J. LeithartI oppose vaccine mandates because I want to do my small part to gum up the works. I don’t mean the works of the Biden administration, but the much larger global trend toward biopolitical technocracy. Continue Reading »
More Teachings of Don John
by John WilsonA series of musings and reflections from John Wilson. Continue Reading »
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