Analysis
Protestantism in the Catholic Church: The emergence of a shared tradition?
Here are three major ways in which Protestantism has influenced the Catholic Church. […]
Articles by Dr. R. Jared Staudt
Essay
Islam, Violence, and the Nature of God
Where and why Catholics agree—and disagree—with Muslims […]
History
Martin Luther: True reformer or defender of erroneous conscience?
Two trials, two appeals to conscience. Trial 1: I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand, I can do no other, so help me God. […]
Analysis
“Amoris Laetitia” and Vatican II’s Project of Inculturation
Pope St. John XXIII opened the Second Vatican Council amid great optimism. Pope John called for aggiornamento and an opening of the windows of the Church, but we know that the 1960s were not a time of […]
General
When Machines Are Wiser than their Programmers
Sci-fi is now reality. The rapid growth of artificial intelligence truly baffles the mind, though not the imagination. Long envisioned in fiction, the creation of “intelligent” computers has arrived and not just for research purposes. […]
Essay
Humanizing War and the Dangers of Drone Warfare
“War is hell.” (William Tecumseh Sherman) “NO TO WAR! War is not always inevitable. It is always a defeat for humanity.” (St. John Paul II, January 13, 2003) Though war is one of the greatest […]
Analysis
The Measure of Mercy: Francis and the Extraordinary Jubilee Year
“See, now is the acceptable time; see, now is the day of salvation!We are putting no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry” (2 Cor 6:2-3). “This is […]
Essay
St. Gregory of Narek: Was the New Doctor of the Church a Catholic?
On February 21, Pope Francis announced his decision to make St. Gregory of Narek (950-1003) a Doctor of the Church. Once again, Pope Francis has caught us off guard and now many people are scrambling […]
Special Report
Brew Evangelization: The Ongoing Renaissance of Monastic Beer
What is it about monks and beer? The two just go together. And as craft beer continues to rise in popularity in the United States, the ones responsible for creating western brewing practices are reclaiming […]
Essay
The Anniversary of Hiroshima: John Paul II and Fulton Sheen on the Bomb and Conversion
Today is the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. This is not simply an historical anniversary, but a continuing call to conversion. The reflections of St. John Paul II and Ven. […]