Songs That Tell the Truth About Abortion

by Jonathon Van Maren

Indeed, political propaganda can deceive—but art derived from experience rarely does. Continue Reading »

1 Sep 2022

Christian Solidarity vs. Barbarism

by George Weigel

This instinct for solidarity is one marker of a living Christian culture. Continue Reading »

31 Aug 2022

Mother and Teacher

by Francis X. Maier

Good leaders do, of course, listen to their people. In the Church, as in any family, they have the duty to know, respect, and love the persons in their care. But they’re leaders and guides, not followers or mere presiders. Continue Reading »

30 Aug 2022

Going Beyond the Letter of the Law

by Gerhard Ludwig Müller and Stephan Kampowski

In previous times, people who did not agree with the teaching of Humanae Vitae or Donum Vitae simply said that they begged to differ. The new approach, adopted by the PAV, is to state the opposite of the teaching, while at the same time claiming that one agrees. Continue Reading »

27 Aug 2022

Rembert Weakland, Proud Vandal

by John Byron Kuhner

As archbishop, Weakland courted not only lovers but controversy. Continue Reading »

26 Aug 2022

Should Pastors Be Political?

by Ben C. Dunson

There are many confusing claims and counterclaims about whether pastors should be involved in politics. Continue Reading »

26 Aug 2022

Discrimination and Religious Education

by Mark Bauerlein

Nicole Stelle Garnett joins the podcast to discuss religious liberty in schools today in light of her recent article, “A Victory for Religious Liberty and Educational Pluralism.” Continue Reading »

22 Aug 2022

Europe Was Born in Pilgrimage

by Itxu Díaz

The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, in Spain, is receiving record numbers of pilgrims this year. Continue Reading »

22 Aug 2022

“Matthew 25 Catholics”?

by George Weigel

The implication of declaring oneself a “Matthew 25 Catholic” is that supporting a broad range of social services for the poor and needy, welcoming the immigrant, and ticking all the other boxes on the Biden/Pelosi Democrats’ domestic policy agenda constitutes a moral “get out of jail free” card that can be played, first with the electorate, and then, presumably, with the Lord. Continue Reading »

17 Aug 2022

Pope Francis and St. Vincent of Lérins

by Thomas G. Guarino

The theologian of Lérins is one of the few ancient Christian writers who tackles the question of doctrinal development over time—and he does so head-on.    Continue Reading »

16 Aug 2022