There has been so much hate, anger, and lies surrounding this election. People are claiming this election will be the most important one they have
In an election year, we can count on a few things: Political ads Reminders to register to vote Reminders to vote Partisan opinions and nasty
Some Nigerians came to ask: “Is it right to join the ongoing street protests against police brutality?” I responded: “Stand up for justice, stand against
Yesterday’s Gospel invites us to consider the interplay between Caesar and God, between religion and our nation. As Catholics, we have a duty to be
Dogmatic Liberal Capitalism is contrary to the Social Doctrine of the Church. To adhere to this political dogma is to opt out of Catholic Social
Guest post by Elena Maria Vidal. It seems that there are some among the devout who think it is ungodly for a Catholic wife and
Criticism can be a good thing. But wrathful criticism is not. How do we discern the difference between spiritual wrath and righteous anger? For some,
One day during the summer of 1852, a wealthy young man named Francois Dorel was approached by a friend who asked him, “Have you heard
The Abbe Bergier, a Catholic critic of the theories of Jean-Jacques Rousseau — and an admitted foe of “tolerance” — criticizes Rousseau for preaching tolerance
There is a close connection between cancel-culture and the heresy of Jansenism. Jansenism’s error was to myopically assess the work of grace, and perhaps over-simplify
The 21st century is rife with a rash mentality of judgment. It calls for political correctness, an inefficient substitute to respectful politeness. Yet, simultaneously, it
Lots of hot-button issues in the news these days — abortion debates, #LGBTPride month, and much more. Why can we not find common ground with
While doing some research recently, I came across reference to the crucifix as a “passive symbol” by the Grand Chamber of the European Court of
Conversion and reversion stories never fail to fascinate. Stories of how and why a person freely decides to embrace the Catholic Faith, or return to
One of the most common allegations made against pro-lifers, specifically anti-abortion advocates, is that it is an example of a bunch of old white men
There is a lot of talk these days in the post-election fracas about “safe spaces.” Most of the talk I have heard comes from conservative
I have been in Physician Assistant school for a few months now, and so far have not failed out or caused a catastrophic loss of
“Put not your trust in princes,” we are warned (Psalm 146:3). During the last eight years, excepting possibly during the midterm elections, most faithful Catholics
In an election year where there has been so much division, I think we all recognize that there is a widespread experience of disillusionment and disappointment.
I am writing this on election night before the official call has come in. Last I heard the presidential race was too close to call.
This election cycle has been extremely rough. Having only lived through a handful of presidential elections, I cannot attest to those that occurred before my
