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Blessed are the Persecuted

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I am deeply saddened by the attack perpetrated against Fr. Jacques Hamel. But I am not surprised by it. Continue Reading »

27 Jul 2016

Saints Marching in the Streets

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As the Republican National Convention gets underway, and anxiety mounts over protests and public safety in Cleveland, it’s worthwhile to reflect on Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati’s brand of political activism. Continue Reading »

15 Jul 2016

Teleology in the Digital Age

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We appeal to other animals to help us arrive at self-understanding in these perplexing times. But we struggle to understand non-humans in a productive way. Therefore we cannot ultimately understand ourselves. Continue Reading »

30 Jun 2016

A Necessary, Neglected Conversation

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“It is undeniable that religion informs public life, and we need to regain a sense of the ways in which this dynamic operates.” I scribbled these words in my Moleskine. Continue Reading »

15 Jun 2016

Public Displays of Piety

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On a Greenwich Village street corner, amid a throng of man buns and designer sun hats, the priest held up the monstrance. Continue Reading »

2 Jun 2016

The Semiotics of Transgender Bathroom Signage

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Breaking down is easier than building up. Continue Reading »

25 May 2016
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