An Exercise in Thoughtless “Theology”

by Thomas G. Guarino

The Spadaro-Figueroa piece in La Civiltà Cattolica last July offers an opportunity to reflect on the foundational theological principles of ecumenism. Continue Reading »

13 Nov 2017 0

Holy Routine

by Martin Mosebach

Sacrosanctum concilium declared that the liturgy should be “freed from unnecessary repetition.” But the Roman Missal's many repetitions are intentional—and express eternity. Continue Reading »

14 Sep 2017 0

Heilige Gewohnheit

by Martin Mosebach

The original German version of Martin Mosebach's recent article “Holy Routine.” Continue Reading »

14 Sep 2017 0

Pope Benedict's Red Thread

by Martin Mosebach

Whenever we have the good fortune to participate in a traditional Mass, we will have Pope Benedict XVI to thank.  Continue Reading »

10 Aug 2017 0

Burying Benedict

by Matthew Schmitz

Though Benedict is still living, Francis is trying to bury him. Continue Reading »

22 May 2017 0

Christmas and the Divine Proximity

by George Weigel

Christmas reminds us what Christians have to say to the world's pervasive loneliness. We say “God is with us.” Continue Reading »

21 Dec 2016 0

Karl Rahner: An Appreciation and Critique

by Robert P. Imbelli

As in all authentic discernment, one comes to recognize both light and shadow. Only thus can one learn and move forward. Continue Reading »

11 Jul 2016 0

European Reconciliation

by Filip Mazurczak

Currently, visitors to the Vatican Museums in Rome have the opportunity to visit an exhibition devoted to Cardinal Bolesław Kominek (1903-1974), aptly titled “Europe’s Forgotten Founding Father.” The author of the “Pastoral Letter of the Polish Bishops to Their German Brothers,” sent . . . . Continue Reading »

18 Nov 2015 0

Benedict’s Quiet Counsel to the Synod

by C. C. Pecknold

While Cardinal Kasper has been busy lobbying for his long-sought proposal to change Church disciplines concerning the indissolubility of marriage, Benedict XVI has been, as he promised, cloistered in prayer and study. Continue Reading »

5 Dec 2014 0

Summorum Pontificum, Seven Years On

by Nicholas Frankovich

Seven years ago this week, Pope Benedict XVI promulgated the apostolic letter Summorum Pontificum, liberalizing use of the 1962 missal and affirming the continuity between it and the ordinary form of Mass. He stressed the seamlessness of the Roman rite in its two forms, the old and the new. In principle, the traditional Latin Mass does not divide the Church, he insisted, in response to the spectacle of Catholics dividing themselves over it, each side accusing the other of being divisive. Continue Reading »

9 Jul 2014 0