German Catholicism is often said to be in a de facto schism. That is an inadequate description. The German Catholicism manifest in the documents of the Synodal Path is in apostasy. Continue Reading »
Here is a new English verse translation of one of St. Ambrose's most popular compositions, which takes the Incarnation of the Son of God as its theme. Continue Reading »
The “Respect for Marriage Act,” recently passed in both Houses of Congress, is celebrated as an advancement in equality, liberty, and respect. But equality and liberty for whom? Respect for what? Continue Reading »
Although it’s not clear what the ultimate reasoning will be on 303 Creative, based on last week’s argument, it seems likely the Court will come down on the side of free speech. Continue Reading »
At the end of a lengthy reflection on Advent, Alfred Delp writes: “Light the candles wherever you can, you who have them. They are a real symbol of what must happen in Advent, of what Advent must be, if we want to live.” Continue Reading »
While the theology of the Immaculate Conception wasn't formulated until the Middle Ages, it was widely believed from the earliest days of the Church. Continue Reading »
It is clear that identity politics has a home on the reactionary right just as it does on the progressive left. This is no real surprise: In a world where everything has become politicized, it was bound to come to pass. Continue Reading »