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
Is Communion With Lutherans on the Way?
I hate to be a party pooper, but it seems that we are further apart than ever before on some very key issues.
Anglicans Wonder Why No One Comes to Church on Sunday
An article in the Daily Telegraph ponders why the number of people attending parish churches in England continues to plummet. While attendance at cathedral worship is up, the number of worshippers in the [...]
Are US Bishops Attacking Pope Francis?
My article for Aleteia this week asks whether conservative Benedict XVI appointed bishops are out to get Pope Francis. In a highly biased report, radical progressive Michael Sean Winters twisted the Archbishop’s comments into [...]
Disneyland, Desire and Destiny
In re-reading C.S.Lewis' wonderful sermon The Weight of Glory he begins with comments on the nature of desire. Christianity is known by those outside for it prohibitions. It seems to be a religion of "Thou shalt [...]
The Disconcerting Synod
Some Catholics are unhappy with Pope Francis. Conservatives read his closing speech to the Synod on the Family with relief and gratitude, but after the events of the last two weeks they are diconcerted. [...]
Media Mutterings About the Synod
What is most frustrating in reading the media mutterings about the synod is the superficial experience of church life that most journalists have. Christina Odone is one who should know better. She is a [...]