Articles on Culture and Politics
“A good Catholic meddles in politics, offering the best of himself, so that those who govern can govern. But what is the best that we can offer to those who govern? Prayer!” Pope Francis
So the Church is a Mess? Not Sure What to Do?
At dinner with friends the other night the conversation turned to the traditionalists with a fair bit of sympathy. Along with the obnoxious voices of the radical traditionalists there are many good Catholics who [...]
The Curse of Casual Catholicism
Back in April I began a series on What’s Killing American Catholicism. The first post was on Cultural Catholicism and I argued that this was countered by Comprehensive Catholicism–a Catholic faith that is truly universal and [...]
Broken Marriage? It’s Complicated…
I hear all the fuss, alarm and outrage about same sex marriage, but the more I think about it, the more complicated it becomes, because the issue of same sex marriage did not simply [...]
Nine Abortions? So What?
Following the triumphant pro-life, pro-women's health legislation in Texas, a report in London's Daily Telegraph informs us that 37% of abortions in the UK were performed for women who had already had at least [...]
Coca Cola Catholicism
Back in April I began a series on What's Killing American Catholicism. Events and other commitments kept me from completing the series at that time. The first post was on Cultural Catholicism and I argued [...]
Help My Kids Still Aren’t Catholic!!
An earlier post this week with a similar title evoked the most passionate comments I've had on a post for a long time. I suggested that one of the reasons why Catholic kids leave [...]