Bad Moral Theologians (BMTs)
Kevin Aldrich
August 4, AD2016
19 Comments
There are evil things that some people really, really want to do. There are some people who not only want to do evil things but also
“I Used To Be Catholic”
Todd Nolan
July 14, AD2016
11 Comments
If you speak with enough Catholics, you will eventually become familiar with the phrase, “I used to be Catholic.” Sometimes, it seems as if being
Prayer to the Saints: One in The Body
James Hooper
June 1, AD2016
1 Comment
One of the major criticisms that Catholics often receive from most Protestants and others outside of the faith is that we worship the saints. The
Why C.S. Lewis Would Want You to Join a Writing Group
Rachel Motte
May 13, AD2016
4 Comments
When J.R.R. Tolkien retired from his post at the University of Oxford in 1959, he intended to spend his new-found free time finishing The Silmarillion.
Religious Schools Are Fundamental to Liberty
Gene M. Van Son
May 11, AD2016
5 Comments
Catholics who are not big on history may probably not be aware of the amount of anti-Catholic animus that existed in the U.S. from the
Angela’s Orderliness
Kevin Aldrich
May 10, AD2016
1 Comment
Orderliness is an important human virtue. It is the good habit by which a person does what he ought to do, when and how he
Modern Education and Catholic Schools
Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg
May 4, AD2016
18 Comments
Education is the means by which the future of a nation is sown and cultivated. There is hardly anything more important to the civic
Lessons From Jerusalem’s First Sidewalk Counselors
Guy McClung
April 22, AD2016
No Comments
Today many people, of all ages, stand or kneel and pray at abortion businesses. Some of them speak with the women and girls who are
The Journey to Emmaus: A Model for Educators
Ramon Antonio A. Aldana
April 20, AD2016
1 Comment
One of my favourite readings during the Easter Season is the Gospel reading on the journey of Jesus together with the two disciples on the
Catholic Is As Catholic Does
Todd Nolan
March 26, AD2016
1 Comment
Every time I read about a Catholic institution honoring someone who harbors contrary views to the Church, I cringe. Now, I realize I should be
Where is Truth?
Kevin Aldrich
March 14, AD2016
3 Comments
In a recent column, I discussed the definition of truth as “what is.” Truth is the equation of thought and thing. It is the conformity
Pro-Life or Social Justice: a False Catholic Dichotomy
Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC
February 10, AD2016
19 Comments
Right after the March for Life, the USCCB organized the Catholic Social Ministries Gathering. As one of the few who attended both events, I saw
The Natural Desire for God
Kevin Aldrich
February 8, AD2016
14 Comments
Hunger to know St. Thomas Aquinas teaches that we have a natural desire for God. This desire has its origin in our intellects, so it
Catholic Schools: A Complete Education
David Roney
February 4, AD2016
10 Comments
Deciding where one’s kids should be educated can be a difficult task, especially in areas where there are so many good public, parochial, and
Catholic Devotions: A Spiritual Vocabulary
James Hooper
January 7, AD2016
3 Comments
Sometimes God grants special graces to parents. Little encouragements come out of the blue that let you know that what you’re trying to teach has
Homeschooling and Over-schooling
Julie Machado
December 20, AD2015
6 Comments
Homeschooling is a radical proposition. Not sending your kids to school, an institution that has been a centerpiece and hallmark of our society for hundreds
Weird Catholic Calendar
Dan Byron
December 4, AD2015
1 Comment
You guys have your own calendar? We, the fellow from the adjacent carpeted cell in this vast sea of cubicles and I, had made it
Being Thankful for a Catholic Education
Todd Nolan
November 28, AD2015
5 Comments
During this time of year, we pause and give thanks for all of the blessings we have in our lives. These blessings become even more
Are Bible Scholars a Bunch of Heretics?
Kevin Aldrich
October 19, AD2015
38 Comments
Have you ever delved into the notes provided in the New American Bible? That is the translation used in the English Lectionary. The United States
The Grocery Line Love Story
Judith Costello
October 5, AD2015
1 Comment
The grocery store line was long. Really long. “What is wrong with you idiots? Get another checker! This isn’t rocket science,” the young woman called
Conspiracies and Catholicism: Devil’s Advocate
Foxfier
September 28, AD2015
4 Comments
In some instances, “devil’s advocate” gets used as a polite form of various colloquialisms for a person who likes to cause trouble, or offer an
I am Catholic because I am Jesuit Educated
Autumn Jones
September 3, AD2015
7 Comments
A few months ago, a question circled the blogosphere: “Why are you Catholic?” A number of beautiful testimonies surfaced. I wanted to contribute, but I
