Essay

I am often amused by my Protestant friends when they, with great excitement and intrigue, say, “Have you heard what the Pope said?” to which, after hearing them out, respond, “I think you care more […]

It’s often said that while sticks and stones can break our bones, words can never hurt us. But it isn’t true. Were we mere animals, it would be true, but we’re not. We are rational […]

January 26th is “Word of God” Sunday. Pope Francis has designated the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time as “Word of God” Sunday to encourage Catholics to read and better understand the Bible. Its proximity to […]

Bryan Johnson, a tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist, has dedicated himself to the age-old pursuit of the fountain of youth, but with a new twist: putting all the power of modern science and technology to […]

This year, Christians across the world celebrate a special anniversary. 1,700 years ago, the Council of Nicaea, the first Ecumenical Council, was held following the end of the Roman persecutions. Such an anniversary heightens the […]

It is a common view that in social situations, one ought to avoid discussions that concern religion and politics. Such an injunction has its roots in fundamental confusions about judgments concerning right and wrong, good […]

A few weeks ago, on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12), a great crusading spirit passed from this land of exile to her true home. Siobhan Nash-Marshall’s death, following a long and […]

The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God has, in modern times, become somewhat confused. Not too long ago, it was the “Circumcision of the Lord” (the account of which remains the Gospel) because, as the […]

“Then Herod, seeing that he had been tricked by the Magi, was exceedingly angry; and he sent and slew all the boys in Bethlehem and all its neighborhood who were two years old or under…” […]