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The Fossilization of Martin Luther
G.K. Chesterton acknowledged that there were Lutherans who were still strong and sincere Christians, but he argued that the original theology itself did not hold, only […]
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The story of Venerable Maria Llorença Llong, founder of the Capuchin Poor Clares
How a paralyzed, 15th-century Spanish widow received a miraculous cure and ended up not only founding a groundbreaking hospital in Italy that saved thousands of […]
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G. K. Chesterton on Dan Brown: The Interview
“Good literature may tell us the mind of one man; but bad literature may tell us the mind of many men. A good novel tells […]
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Is there no place for a women’s college in a non-binary world?
In opening admissions to men who identify as female, Murray Edward College has succeeded in doing one thing only: argued itself out of existence. […]
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New book describes an atheist’s vision of the future—and godhood
Yuval Noah Harari’s most recent book, entitled Homo Deus, argues that the “new human agenda” of the near future will consist of “attaining divinity”. […]
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Chesterton’s gleeful satirizing of the many-headed Hydra of modernity
Leave it to Chesterton to write a book—The Flying Inn—about drinking and driving. […]
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The Catechism of the Catholic Church at 25
The structure of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, which mirrors the Catechism of the Council of Trent, reaches back to the early Church and […]
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A few thoughts on Pope Francis’ remarks on the centenary of codified canon law
It is not right to assert that canon law—however much its practical clarity might have sharpened the theologians’ speculative discussions over the centuries—dictated ecclesiology. […]
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What is happening at Mass?
Christianity is not a philosophy, ideology, or religious program; it is a friendship with the Son of God, risen from the dead. There is simply […]
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In troubled Burundi, Catholic bishops say parties should dialogue for peace
In many ways, Burundi’s political crisis has been an overlooked one. […]