I wrote a piece on healthy vs. diseased patriotism
…for the Fourth. Here it is, in US Catholic: With some people, patriotism has fallen on hard times. A man I know summed up the view of many when he
…for the Fourth. Here it is, in US Catholic: With some people, patriotism has fallen on hard times. A man I know summed up the view of many when he
…I thought today might be a good day to learn about one of the greatest literary hoaxes in history: Vortigern: In the spring of 1795, a parade of London notables—scholars,
Today is Lady Day: AKA, the Feast of the Annunciation! It is a day cram-packed with theological and literary significance, particularly for English speakers. Many people labor under the idea
I thought this peculiar mashup of St. Patrick’s Breastplate and Game of Thrones people would be an unusual way to honor the day. The odd thing about all the swordplay
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.I love thee to the depth and breadth and heightMy soul can reach, when feeling out of sightFor the ends of
In honor of the great saint, here is a fascinating discussion between historian Tom Holland and New Testament scholar NT Wright on the impact of Paul. From a secular perspective,
It seems fitting to recall this today: POPE AND DR. KING CONFER ON RIGHTS; Pontiff Quoted as Backing Negro Struggles in U.S. ROME, Sept. 18—Pope Paul VI received the Rev.
by Thomas Merton. Posted here in Our Lady’s honor on her Solemnity and in celebration of the New Year: Because my will is simple as a windowAnd knows no pride
