Censorship: A Case Study In Dialogue?
It seems like a dubious claim – censorship can teach us about dialogue? It is far too ironic to be true and, yet I would like to propose that it is. Over the past few weeks, I have been researching...
Author: Ariane Sroubek
Continued Prayers for Pope Francis
After showing some improvement over the last few days, Pope Francis experienced two episodes of respiratory insufficiency today, renewing the sense of concern over his medical condition. The Holy See Press Office reported the following during their second update of...
The Three Enemies of Daily Obedience
On October 22, 1939, less than two months after the German invasion of Poland, C.S. Lewis (the author of The Chronicles of Narnia) gave a talk on how to face the challenge of daily responsibilities during times of conflict. The...
U.S. Betrayal of “Martyred” Ukraine
Three years ago today, Russia invaded Ukraine in an act of unjustified warfare. If, like me, you are also American, let’s repeat that simple factual statement for those members of our government who deny it: three years ago today, Russia...
Pray For Pope Francis
The Vatican announced today that, following a repeated CT scan, Pope Francis has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia and will begin receiving additional treatment during his hospitalization. While the Holy Father is reported to be in good spirits, the Holy...
Pope Francis Treated for Polymicrobial Infection
The Vatican announced today that Pope Francis is being treated for a “polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract.” The news comes just days after the Holy Father was admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic hospital in an attempt to treat...
Pope Francis Shares a Message for Christian Communicators
On Friday, Pope Francis shared a message for Christian communicators to mark the Memorial of Saint Frances de Sales and the 59th World Day of Social Communications. His message was one of both encouragement and conviction for those who attempt...
Shalom and a Catholic Approach to Psychology
[This article is the last in a four-part series on mental health. The previous articles in the series have addressed the science of psychology, the ways that faith can help those suffering from mental illness, and the role of evil...
Ill or Evil?
[This article is the third in a four-part series on mental health. The previous articles addressed the science of psychology and the unique role that the Church can play in the lives of those suffering from mental health issues. The...
The Balm of Faith
(This article is the second in a four-part series on faith and mental health. The first installment addressed the scientific underpinnings of psychology as well as some of the challenges that have historically plagued the field. The next article will...
The Science of Psychology and a Skeptical Church
(This article is the first in a four-part series on Mental Health written by Ariane Sroubek, PsyD. Ariane holds a doctorate in School and Child Clinical Psychology as well as a bachelor’s degree in biblical and theological studies. Her undergraduate...
USCCB and AJC Release Antisemitism Resource
Last week, the American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) released Translate Hate: The Catholic Edition, a document that seeks to promote awareness of antisemitism and to equip Catholics to address it effectively within their...
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