In the year 410, the Eternal City, Rome, was sacked by barbarians, giving the lie to the idea that the …
From Classmate to Pope: The Guy From My German Existentialism Class
For those who have not yet had the pleasure, Villanova University stretches idyllically across Philadelphia’s Main Line, a mere pebble …
Providence and Obedience: Colombière, the Jesuits, and the Sacred Heart
You might be wondering why Claude La Colombière was chosen among the many saints of the Sacred Heart that could …
The Tip of the Iceberg: The Global South, Pope Leo, and a Mass for Creation
On October 1, Pope Leo XIV blessed an iceberg. (As Robin might say to Batman, “Holy iceberg!” Sorry.) The blessing …
St. John Henry Newman and the Sacred Heart
Though his biographers have spoken both at considerable length and with great eloquence concerning Newman’s devotions and prayerfulness, and the …
The Massive Enviromental Problem in Africa: Issues, Implications, and Solutions
The environmental problem in Africa is massive and growing every day. As Monique Walker puts it, the tragic dilemma is …
27 Aphorisms for Knowing God in the Present World
1. In the end Every word is a response to the Word. 2. The cult of false strength, i.e., those …
St. Francis de Sales: The Doctor of Divine Love for Today
Upon his election as pope in March, 2013, Cardinal Bergoglio chose the unprecedented name “Francis.” People at first assumed that …
Catholics and the Rise and Fall of a Consistent Life Ethic
In October 1979, the Catholic bishops of the United States released a guide to political issues in the 1980 election …
Quantum Mechanics and the Problem of Minds
Introduction This year is the 100th anniversary of the discovery of quantum mechanics. This discovery was the culmination of a …