Debunking myths about papal conclaves will, I hope, function as a stabilizer, as the waters surrounding the Barque of Peter will likely get more turbulent before the next conclave meets in the Sistine Chapel beneath the stern gaze of Christ the Judge. Continue Reading »
It will always seem easier to leave the battles to the next generation. But the ministers we train today are the ones who will be on the front lines tomorrow. Continue Reading »
Father Paul V. Mankowski, SJ, will be remembered as a man who, remaining faithful to his Jesuit and sacerdotal vocations, became a tower of strength for others. Continue Reading »
James Carroll can point to a diseased and depraved priesthood, but he has no awareness of its healthy state, no comprehension of its authentic purpose. Continue Reading »
I’m grateful to you for getting in touch. Many people today would no doubt think you are strange for considering the priesthood, given the cloud that hangs over the Church. Others might congratulate you for heroism. Actually, both reactions are excessive. For a Catholic young man who is fervent in . . . . Continue Reading »