Contrary to both traditionalist and progressive misconceptions, Catholicism was not a placid institution, free of controversy and contention, prior to Vatican II. Continue Reading »
A lot of the ideas dominating the synod’s first ten days seem to have been exported from western Europe—including an almost apocalyptic concern for “Mother/Sister Earth,” and a consequent squeamishness about proposing Jesus Christ as Lord and Redeemer. Continue Reading »
The “neo-colonialism” of dumbed-down expectations compounded by the imposition of First World preoccupations on Third World societies has been evident at Synod-2019. Continue Reading »
Ireland needs a devotional revolution and the inspiration of John Henry Newman. Continue Reading »
For all of his intellectual brilliance, John Henry Newman had a humble concern for ordinary people. Continue Reading »
Much of the Catholic Church in Germany is in a de facto state of schism. Continue Reading »
The Amazon Synod will expose theological and doctrinal tensions within Catholicism that have roiled the Church for the past half-century. Continue Reading »
The Dallas Charter is a sterling example of poor theology resulting from good intentions. Continue Reading »
Archbishop Charles Joseph Chaput’s work has been a glowing embodiment of the “Church permanently in mission.” Continue Reading »
The current crisis in the global Church is not the worst crisis in Catholic history, but it is bad enough. Nor is it confined to the scandals of clerical sexual abuse and malfeasant Church leadership, though those scandals crystallize its meaning and implications. Today’s crisis must be properly . . . . Continue Reading »
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