Ecclesia et Civitas

The Left, the Right, and Catholicism

July 9, 2012 James Kalb 0

Catholicism sees freedom as directed toward the good life, and fills in the details with its understanding of God and man. Liberalism likes to avoid big issues like God, man, and the good, because they […]

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The Jewish Annotated NT and Catholic-Jewish dialogue

July 8, 2012 Carl E. Olson 0

A July 6th press release from the USCCB reports on recent Catholic-Jewish discussion focused, in part, on a ground-breaking annotated New Testament: The semi-annual consultation of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops/National Council of Synagogues (USCCB/NCS) discussed […]

History

The true story of For Greater Glory

The recently-released motion picture For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada is raising awareness of a long-forgotten chapter in Catholic history that seems increasingly relevant for religious believers in America today. Few Americans—and amazingly […]

Film & Music

Paint-by-Number Hymns

July 5, 2012 Anthony Esolen 0

“Are you interested in painting, sir?” asks the cheerful curator of the modern art museum. “No, not me,” says the detective.  He passes his hand across his rumpled hair.  “Now, Mrs. Columbo, she’s different.  That […]

General

The 2012 Napa Institute Conference

July 3, 2012 Carl E. Olson 0

The Napa Institute’s 2nd Annual Conference, “Catholics In the Next America”, will be held from Thursday, July 26th to Sunday, July 29th. The event will feature an impressive array of speakers and participants, including Archbishiop […]