The Way of Beauty
The North American Martyrs
Some the most breathtaking scenery in the United States is found throughout Upper New York and northward to the St.... Read more
A Tribute to Vin Scully
He’s been dubbed: “The Poet-Philosopher of Baseball,” “A Voice for the Ages,” “The Velvet Voice.” He’s been compared to Walter... Read more
Yeast as a Metaphor: Élisabeth and Félix Leseur
It’s a wonderful phenomenon—yeast. It permeates lifeless flour and causes it to rise and expand. The power of yeast effects... Read more
Leadership
Everyone has a theory about leadership, but all of us want strong, effective, and moral leaders. They’re in great demand... Read more
The President Who Nearly Was
In this political season—some call it the theater of the absurd—discussions about women presidents evoke strong views. In the1960s, there... Read more
The Dark Night of the Soul and The Dark Night
Search the Internet, and you’ll find literature in abundance regarding the hackneyed phrase, dark night of the soul. Last week,... Read more
Proud of employment, willingly I go
We have just celebrated the last civic holiday of the summer. On Labor Day, we reflect on our role as... Read more
Spotlight on education at Matteo Ricci College
Matteo Ricci College (MRC) is one of eight schools and colleges that form part of Seattle University, a Catholic institution... Read more
Jane and John go to college, and so do their parents
In a week or two, freshmen from around the country will begin their college education. The first year, the most... Read more
Back to School: The Catholic Philosophy of Education
“It’s back to school,” the many ads remind us. The noble work of education will soon begin anew. The... Read more
Martyrdom Then and Now
The brutal end for Edith Stein and her sister Rosa came quickly. On August 2nd, 1942, the Nazis arrested and... Read more
Can the Catholic Church die?
In the first three hundred years of Christianity, it was entirely possible for the fledgling Christian religion to be killed... Read more
Needed: More Canonized Mothers and Fathers
When Zélie and Louis Martin, the parents of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, were canonized in 2015, it must have crossed... Read more
The House We Live In
The photos tell heartrending stories of a nation and a world in great pain. In America, racial division and violence;... Read more
Leisure and Summer Time
With the celebration of Independence Day, the door to summer activities is opened wide. Leisure is taken more seriously than... Read more
Two Pillars, Two Heroes of the Church
Apostles of the Lord—two pillars, two heroes of the Church. June 29th belongs to Saints Peter and Paul. Of Pillars... Read more
The Bishop and the Chancellor: Martyr-Saints
They stood with the few who resisted his insatiable power. During the reign of Henry VIII (1509-47), John Fisher served... Read more
A Tribute to Fathers
From ancient times, men have reflected on the role of fathers and their family relationships. In the 1972 crime film... Read more
Chair for the Study of Atheism at the University of Miami: II
(Last week’s essay focused on the implications of the new Chair for the Study of Atheism at the University of... Read more
Chair for the Study of Atheism at the University of Miami I
Just days ago, the New York Times reported that the University of Miami has established a Chair of Atheism, Humanism,... Read more
