A dreadful confusion of forms has emerged. These forms no longer have roots in life and its essential content. We …
Who Are the People of God?: A Deep Dive into Lumen Gentium (Part 2)
The chapter on the people of God begins: « At all times and in every race God has given welcome to …
The Marian Turn in John Henry Newman’s Thought
Overlooking the High Street, Oxford’s University Church of St Mary the Virgin boasts a porch which, for centuries, has welcomed …
God’s Help: Alight With Hidden Glory
Mary Ward, that great Christian educator of the 17th century, used to tell her sisters: “Do your best and God …
Passion Plays?: Why The Chosen and Stranger Things Captivate Us
My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow. As Passiontide kicks in and we look to Holy Week, in yet another time …
The World Is in Flames: Ave Crux, Spes Unica!
On New Year’s Eve 1938, Edith Stein was smuggled into the Netherlands for her safety. On September 14, 1939, two …
King David’s Penance: On the Process of Forgiveness
Readers of the David story have long marveled at the courage of the prophet Nathan. David, at the height of …
Joseph’s Destiny and Absalom’s Revolt: The Problem of Human and Divine Foreknowledge
The nadir of David’s reign was reached when he orchestrated the death of Uriah the Hittite to conceal his adultery …
The Blessed Virgin Mary as the Narrow Gate
The Architect of Love has built the door into heaven so low that no one but a small child can …
When Notre Dame Chose Theology 60 Years Ago: A Decision That Continues to Shape the Church
Sixty years ago, in March 1966, the University of Notre Dame made a decision that would permanently alter its intellectual …