A Meditation on “Maranatha”

by George Weigel

In Advent, the Church ardently prays the ancient Aramaic Maranatha—“Come, Lord Jesus!”—in the sure confidence that the Lord’s return in glory means the fulfillment of history. Continue Reading »

6 Dec 2017 0

Why the Humanities Must Remain Human (Or Die)

by Joshua Mayo

With diverse theoretical agendas replacing the arts of truth-seeking in universities, it’s no surprise that the numbers of humanities students are dwindling. Continue Reading »

6 Dec 2017 0

Our Claim on God’s Mercy

by Thomas Petri, O.P.

Regardless of the dark winter about to descend, Advent reminds us that God will keep us firm to the end and that we have been called to fellowship with Jesus Christ. Continue Reading »

5 Dec 2017 0

C. S. Lewis’s Love Story

by Ramona Tausz

A new rendition of Shadowlands, the drama based on the story of C. S. Lewis and Joy Davidman, is now playing in Manhattan.  Continue Reading »

5 Dec 2017 0

Paying With Wearables

by Aaron Belz

Everyday innovations—even our smart watches—can pose dangers of disembodiment.  Continue Reading »

4 Dec 2017 0

Cult of the Cutting-Edge

by Peter Wood

Ruben Östlund's film The Square questions the assumption that art should aspire to be “cutting-edge.” Continue Reading »

1 Dec 2017 0

Can Moral Monsters Make Good Movies?

by Peter J. Leithart

Should we really despise certain movies simply because they're made by despicable men? Continue Reading »

1 Dec 2017 0

Fewer Boys Is Better . . . for Boys

by Mark Bauerlein

A recent study suggests that when there are more girls in the classroom, the performance of boys improves. Continue Reading »

30 Nov 2017 0

Evangelical Identity and Its Crises

by Dale M. Coulter

Despite concerns that the Trump era has caused a crisis for evangelical churches, evangelicalism will move forward.  Continue Reading »

30 Nov 2017 0

Serve Somebody

by Francesca Aran Murphy

To be a human soul is to be an embodied soul, and that featherless, biped condition is the best equipment for worship. Continue Reading »

30 Nov 2017 0