Essay
The “Cassocked Shadow” of Richard Wilbur
A New England poet of nature, indeed, but something must also be said for Wilbur’s Catholic vision of the poet. […]
Augustine
Columns
Philosophically knowing nothing but the truth about God
Dr. Edward Feser’s Five Proofs of the Existence of God’s lively approach demonstrates that natural theology’s funeral directors, despite all their bluster, will be buried […]
Editorial
In gratitude for the gift of the “Catechism of the Catholic Church”
How I learned that reading and studying the Catechism, Church doctrine and dogma, and theology are not ultimately about knowing things or facts but about knowing […]
Sojourns with Schall
On the temptation and fallacy of “on-going revelation”
“A new edition of the symbol (Creed) becomes necessary in order to set aside the errors that may arise. Consequently, to publish a new edition of the symbol belongs to that authority to which it […]
Features
Further thoughts on Luther, the Reformation—and G. K. Chesterton
So, I took some heat from my previous article on the Reformation—“The Bible, the Reformation, and G.K. Chesterton”—because I implied that the Reformation was started by Protestants. Apparently I did not spend enough time attacking […]
The Dispatch
Mark Levin’s new book highlights natural law vs. secular progressivism
Take in something lasting and satisfying this summer. Take a look at Mark Levin’s new book, Rediscovering Americanism and the Tyranny of Progressivism. The latter half of the title will draw eyes right away. Glancing […]
Books
Love, Loss, and “The Confessions of X”
St. Augustine of Hippo knew firsthand the agony of a broken heart. His account of sending away his faithful concubine sears the pages of his famous autobiography, the Confessions. He writes that the woman with […]