Was Pope Benedict XVI an “outlier”? That is the view of Mike Lewis on the liturgical views of Pope Benedict XVI. Writing at “Where Peter Is,” Lewis casts Ratzinger–before, during, and after his pontificate–as an […]
One scandal of the COVID era was the alliance between government and some social media platforms to suppress doubt and dissent about the regime—especially compulsory vaccinations—to control the pandemic. A casualty has been the erosion […]
The Odyssey is one of the oldest and most lasting works in Western literature, so it’s no surprise that Christopher Nolan is the latest in a long line of people–authors, artists, and filmmakers–who seek to […]
Editor’s note: This review contains some strong language and descriptions relating to sex. Last week, I attended the New Year’s celebration at the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C. It was paradoxical: the cultural program included […]
February 7-14 is observed this year as National Marriage Week, intended to promote awareness and appreciation of the institution of marriage. The effort seems particularly timely, given the decline in people getting married (and having […]
January 3 is the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus. Does that feast make sense to people today? To appreciate its meaning, we need to give up some modern thinking and recover biblical […]
December 29th will mark the fiftieth anniversary of Persona humana, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith’s (CDF) “Declaration on Certain Questions Concerning Sexual Ethics.” Issued in 1975, the document reaffirmed Catholic teaching on […]
Looking at the history of American Thanksgiving, we can identify three stages: Thanksgiving as a religious feast, as a family feast, and as a commercial feast. Thanksgiving began as a religious feast, a harvest gathering […]
The Plenary Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) meeting in Baltimore, November 10-13, is probably most widely known for its “Special Message” on immigration. But another important document came out of […]
Walking with Moms in Need is a nationwide, parish-based initiative by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to connect pregnant and parenting mothers with resources they need to address their challenges. Launched in 2020, […]
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