Katherine Infantine

“Could it be then that the muse isn’t Greek after all? That Mt. Parnassus is really St. Peter’s?” asks Bruce Guernsey in the most recent issue of Dappled Things . Guernsey, a practicing poet who is former editor of the Spoon River Poetry Review  and has taught creative . . . . Continue Reading »

For those of you in the New York area, the Thomistic Institute will be hosting a symposium on John Henry Newman next week. Newman and the University: A Symposium on Religion and University Education Catholic Center at NYU (Washington Square S. & Thompson St.) Monday, February 4, 2013 1:00 pm: . . . . Continue Reading »

“But the age of chivalry is gone; that of sophisters, economists, and calculators has succeeded, and the glory of Europe is extinguished forever. Never, never more, shall we behold that generous loyalty to rank and sex, that proud submission, that dignified obedience, that subordination of . . . . Continue Reading »

In anticipation of this coming weekend’s New York Encounter  January 18-20, I just finished re-reading the presentation that Msgr. Lorenzo Albacete , the Crossroads Cultural Center ‘s Chairman, gave to the board earlier this year about the creation of Crossroads, which led to the . . . . Continue Reading »

“I’ll be what they see,” says Amanda. “They see me through eyes of love. I’d do anything for them, even this.” The “they” she is referring to is her daughters. The “this” she means is ” telling my girls that I think I’m . . . . Continue Reading »

Americans United for Life in D.C. will be hosting two events January 24 and 25 to discuss the impact of 40 Years of  Roe v. Wade.  The first event is a half-day symposium at the National Press Club. The second event, to be held at AUL’s offices, is a reception featuring Hadley . . . . Continue Reading »

It looks like some youngsters in the business world have taken to heart David Mills’ recent advice  (also mentioned in the While We’re At It section of the February 2013 issue of First Things ) about dressing to the nines. Formal Fridays: top hats, silk dresses, matching watches . . . . Continue Reading »

The New York C.S. Lewis Society (founded 1969) is the oldest society for the appreciation and discussion of C.S. Lewis in the world and holds  Meetings  every second Friday of the month (except August). Our very own David Mills will be speaking there on April 12 for those of you who will . . . . Continue Reading »

Nestled in the small chapel of the Heart’s Home in Brooklyn, on the floor below the altar, sat a small statue of Mary. As she was on the floor, I hadn’t noticed her until I knelt down below the tabernacle. She was kneeling with her hands resting on her knees, palms facing upward, gazing . . . . Continue Reading »

I am going to work out every day and read as many books as I can in one year and go gluten-free and think more positive thoughts and do more random acts of kindness. Sound familiar? Why do New Year’s resolutions fail? asks Ray Williams at Psychology Today . Why does the thrill of novelty . . . . Continue Reading »