Cardinal Kasper has taken to using the “F” word in criticizing some of his opponents on the question of divorce and civil remarriage. It seems that they are “fundamentalists”, not appreciating the context of the […]
Justice Clarence Thomas has rattled a few cages with his dissent in the Obergefell same-sex marriage case. Addressing the claim that for government not to revise the definition of marriage to include same-sex couples undercuts their […]
Editor’s Note: This essay was originally published in a slightly different form in November 2013 as part of the CWR Symposium, “Vatican II, Salvation, and the Unsaved”. It is reprinted here on the occasion of the recent publication […]
We can make more of the Kasper interview controversy than it warrants. However, since Cardinal Kasper is a key figure at the Synod and he has been outspoken in his views regarding a change of […]
A great example of the difference between a “worldly” worldview and a Christian worldview: going through my spam I came across a message that read: “Life is short. Have an affair.” What would Christian “messaging” […]
Recently I saw an interview with the controversial educator Michelle Rhee. She is the former chancellor of public schools for Washington, DC. She put in place a rigorous program of educational accountability, including serious testing. […]
The Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn has launched an ad campaign in which Jesus is dubbed “The Original Hipster” and is depicted wearing Converse sneakers. Some Catholics, online and elsewhere, are praising the effort as reaching […]
If you’re looking for the review, “Vatican II and the ‘Bad News’ of the Gospel”, it has been removed. This is blatant censorship by me, Mark Brumley, President of Ignatius Press. Except, of course, […]
Dear Brothers, I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision of great importance for the life of the Church. After having repeatedly […]
Pope Benedict XVI issued yesterday an apostolic letter motu proprio, De Caritate Ministranda, on the Church’s charitable activities. Introduction “The Church’s deepest nature is expressed in her three-fold responsibility: of proclaiming the word of God […]
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