This December I have been struck by the ways that celebrating the birth of the Prince of Peace can sow such discord among His followers. I challenge you to Google “Is it permissible for Catholics to decorate for Christmas and...
In this video, Pedro Gabriel takes a look at the controversy surrounding Bishop Michael Martin’s implementation of Traditiones Custodes in the Diocese of Charlotte and then dives into one of the most pressing issues facing the Church today: the relationship...
Unity is the central focus of Pope Leo XIV’s vision. That was made obvious in his homily at his inauguration, but it goes back long before that, for he chose as his episcopal motto, In Illo uno unum, which means “In...
With the death of Pope Francis and the election of Leo XIV, the Church finds itself in a phase of transition. While much has been revealed about Leo XIV’s priorities and the direction the Church will take under his leadership,...
Since the election of Pope Leo, many Catholics—especially those critical of Pope Francis—are celebrating what seems like a new era of unity in the Church. But what can we make of this? Drawing from years of apologetics and personal experience,...
As the world awakens for the second day of the conclave, I find myself reflecting deeply on the future of the Church and the man who will soon occupy the Chair of Peter. We do not yet know who he...
It is estimated that there have been some million love songs recorded throughout various cultures and ages. Love as a subject of poetry and pondering never seems to lose its fascination. The desire for love, the search for love, finding...
Second article in the series Man and Woman – Image of the Triune God In his trial before the Roman prefect, Rusticus, St. Justin Martyr was asked, “What system of teaching do you profess?” Justin said: “I have tried to...
In Sunday’s second reading, St. Paul speaks of Jesus breaking down the dividing wall of enmity in order to create in himself one new person in place of the two, thus establishing peace. The commentaries on this reading explain that...
A reflection on the readings for April 28, 2024 — The Fifth Sunday of Easter In 21st-century American Christianity, there appears to be a strong desire to separate belief in Christ from membership in the Church. This is backed up...
The dust is settling a little after Pope Francis’s Traditionis Custodes. This is not to say that the matter is over. Rather, we await the process of implementation with uncertainty about how bishops will apply the Motu proprio and how...
In his post yesterday, Adam Rasmussen explained the theological and ecclesiological reasons for Pope Francis’s motu proprio, Traditionis Custodes. In the midst of all the controversy, there is much hope to be found in this rather bold decision. I don’t...
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