The Life of a Priest
by Eric BaneckerOther than, of course, preparing the homily well or celebrating reverently, a priest must also learn to offer oneself, to place oneself upon the altar along with the bread and wine. Continue Reading »
A Cruciform Vision
by Casey ChalkFr. Leonard R. Klein interpreted our lives through the lens of a grand narrative directed by the risen Christ. Continue Reading »
Demythologizing Conclaves
by George WeigelDebunking 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 »
Seminary Faithfulness
by Jonathan L. MasterIt 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 »
Timothy J. Cusick on Evangelical Poverty
by R. R. RenoFr. Timothy J. Cusick joins R. R. Reno for a discussion of the importance of the evangelical counsels. Continue Reading »
A Man for Strengthening Others
by George WeigelFather 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 »
Thou Art a Priest Forever
by Paul V. MankowskiJames 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 »
Lessons from Father Schall
by Sean SalaiFr. Schall faced his decline with characteristic perspective. Continue Reading »
California Threatens the Seal of Confession
by Charlotte AllenCalifornia State Senator Jerry Hill has introduced a bill to abolish legal protection for the seal of confession. Continue Reading »
Letter to an Aspiring Priest
by Thomas Joseph WhiteI’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 »
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