An Exercise in Thoughtless “Theology”
by Thomas G. GuarinoThe Spadaro-Figueroa piece in La Civiltà Cattolica last July offers an opportunity to reflect on the foundational theological principles of ecumenism. Continue Reading »
The Spadaro-Figueroa piece in La Civiltà Cattolica last July offers an opportunity to reflect on the foundational theological principles of ecumenism. Continue Reading »
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 »
The original German version of Martin Mosebach's recent article “Holy Routine.” Continue Reading »
Whenever we have the good fortune to participate in a traditional Mass, we will have Pope Benedict XVI to thank. Continue Reading »
Though Benedict is still living, Francis is trying to bury him. Continue Reading »
Last Testament: In His Own Wordsby benedict xvi with peter seewald bloomsbury, 288 pages, $24Arandom tale from the front line of the Ratzinger media wars: At the time of Benedict XVI’s announcement in 2013 that he was to step down as pope, I was writing for one of the Irish national dailies. One . . . . Continue Reading »
Christmas reminds us what Christians have to say to the world's pervasive loneliness. We say “God is with us.” Continue Reading »
Surveying the Pope Emeritus’s life and works, it is difficult to think of any other Catholic thinker who so profoundly shaped the Church’s theology since the Second Vatican Council. The heroic diligence, courage, and humility with which he exercised his pastoral vocation indicates that sanctity infused the actions of an intellectual giant worthy of the title Doctor of the Church. Continue Reading »
As in all authentic discernment, one comes to recognize both light and shadow. Only thus can one learn and move forward. Continue Reading »
If you ride New York City’s subways, you will see public service advertisements blazoned above you. Some come from “NYC Condom,” a service of the New York City Health Department, some from other groups (like the BACCHUS Initiatives of the National Association of Student Personnel . . . . Continue Reading »
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