A vignette from Victorian England offers a good starting point for thinking about the current state of the Western civilizational project. The place: the village of Olton in England’s West Midlands. The date: October 2, 1873. The occasion: the dedication of a new Catholic seminary, St. . . . . Continue Reading »
At a time when ethical confusion reigns supreme, Australian Catholic University has launched an online tool for those who want to understand ethical issues and the ideas and arguments relating to them. Continue Reading »
Parents who neglect their families, lead them based on what other people might say, or act simply to prevent childish tantrums fail in their responsibility. Spiritual fatherhood in the Church is no different. Continue Reading »
Is this liberal Catholicism’s big moment? In the Oval Office, a pro-abortion president sits with a photograph of the Holy Father displayed proudly over his left shoulder. In Germany, Europe’s most powerful bishops’ conference presses ahead with its “synodal path,” reassessing doctrine on . . . . Continue Reading »
To reclaim the distinctiveness of the Catholic university, we must be intentional about developing the “atmospheric culture” of a place like Oxford in the 14th century. Continue Reading »
Living on the Other Side is the Church at her best, giving up none of her authenticity while carefully and lovingly embracing this culture, this place, these people. Continue Reading »
Bishops who maintain the Church’s eucharistic integrity and coherence are not acting politically or punitively, but pastorally. Continue Reading »
Biden’s public witness will force questions that most bishops would prefer to avoid. Continue Reading »
There is nothing about being human that is alien to the consuming fire of God’s holiness. Continue Reading »
When bishops publicly announce their willingness to give Communion to Mr. Biden they do a serious disservice to their brother bishops and their people. Continue Reading »
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