Guest Columnist
Why was Jesus baptized? What does that baptism mean for you and me?
In the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church we end the Christmas season this Sunday with the Feast of the Lord's Baptism... Read more
Why the Christmas spirit has power beyond Christianity
Yes, indeed, it is the season of giving. But, most of all, it is the season of giving in to... Read more
The curse of Santa
Christmas, the most beloved and widely celebrated holiday, is upon us. Yet while many long to experience Christmas joy, there... Read more
Gordon College prevailed, but will the country?
Gordon College, the small Christian liberal arts college just 30 minutes north of Boston, became the focus of much negative... Read more
What Time is it? The Feast of Christ the King and our Approach to Marking Time
Published on Catholic Online. Permission to republish given by the author. This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King,... Read more
The scandal that wasn't
Two books are about to hit the shelves this week, supposedly testing Pope Francis' Vatican's capacity to withstand fresh scandals.... Read more
Family, the Synod and the Pope
The ever-popular Pope Francis received a rock-star welcome in the United States recently, doing what he usually does: challenging entrenched... Read more
Pope Francis has done it again
Pope Francis has done it again. He has reminded us what it means to be an elected official, a leader,... Read more
Treatise on Humane Politics: Highlighting Pope Francis’ Statements in the United States
At a time when there is much antagonism, polarization, pain, and inequity in the world, at a time when socially... Read more
Pope Francis — a comforting, uncomfortable pope
Pope Francis is the spiritual leader of 1.2 billion Catholics worldwide. There are bound to be some who don’t like... Read more
Our Missionary Pope Named Francis and Political Piracy
The word pirate calls to mind images from movies or books which often romanticized them. However, they were plunderers who... Read more
Time to Rescue the Rule of Law from a Judicial Aristocracy
The framers of the Constitution of the United States were not fond of unjust monarchs or aristocracies which showed no... Read more
Pope Francis shines a light on mercy
Pope Francis has called for an extraordinary Jubilee Year—typically, Jubilees are held every 25 years (the most recent was in... Read more
Should Catholic nuns be forced to include contraceptives in their health insurance plans?
Should Catholic nuns be forced to include contraceptives in their health insurance plans? The government thinks so and has spent... Read more
The devil is in the details for the militant Michael Voris
“Church Militant” – a producer of online videos – has people scratching their heads this month. Again. The self-proclaimed defender... Read more
Bad science: holes in the study claiming 'most' women don't regret their abortion
In the midst of the recent postings of controversial videos discussing the use of fetal remains for medical research, I... Read more
Francis in South America...or the Pope that wasn't
The coverage that most media outlets gave to the recent trip of Pope Francis to South America seems to beg... Read more
What the Catholic Church does (and does not) teach about same-sex marriage
If you are a Catholic, chances are you may be bombarded with questions at your local cookout this weekend, thanks... Read more
From hunger to climate change: Transform words into action, says Pope Francis
Transforming words into action to end hunger and malnutrition and to promote sustainable development was the central message of the... Read more
The Marriage Crisis and the Eucharist
The theme “The Vocation and Mission of the Family in the Church and Contemporary World,” suggests that the next General... Read more
