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Nothing About Us Without Us

Recent synodal history suggests that more will be afoot at the Amazonian Synod than what its announced theme suggests. Continue Reading »

16 Jan 2019 0

Richard John Neuhaus, Teacher

by Vincent Druding

In all of his roles, Richard John Neuhaus was always, like Our Lord, a teacher. Continue Reading »

15 Jan 2019 0

Remembering Robert Spaemann

by Martin Mosebach

Spaemann’s whole aim was to penetrate the veil of appearance and reach the objective wall of reality—even if in the end he could not scale it. Continue Reading »

14 Jan 2019 0

A Dismal Tradition

by Philip Hamburger

The recent senatorial attacks on judicial nominees due to their Catholicism are part of a longstanding tradition. Continue Reading »

11 Jan 2019 0

The Faith of P. D. James

by John Wilson

Change is often imperceptible until something jolts us, prompting us to stand back. Continue Reading »

10 Jan 2019 0

Lay Collaboration and Episcopal Authority

by George Weigel

An appropriate pastoral response to a genuine crisis should be vigorously defended at February’s global gathering of bishops. Continue Reading »

9 Jan 2019 0

Thank You, First Things Readers

by R. R. Reno

Your generosity gives us a solid basis on which to confront the challenges of 2019. Continue Reading »

8 Jan 2019 0

False Counsel at Fordham

by Sebastian Alvarez

Except for a few open-minded and faithful people, Fordham is uninterested in helping students follow what Christ and His Church teach about love and sexuality. Continue Reading »

8 Jan 2019 0