Armaged-Again
Nathan Krupa
March 10, AD2026
3 Comments
Another war. Lord, have mercy. I don’t know that I have enough information to weigh in on the newly minted war against Iran. I consider
God’s Commandments Are Like LEGO Blocks for a Sacred Life
Genesius
March 4, AD2026
No Comments
Imagine a parent asking a child to build a castle. The child may stare blankly back. He possesses no materials, no plan, and no guidance.
Is Evil Taking Place in Minneapolis?
Gene M. Van Son
February 16, AD2026
22 Comments
The parish I belong to sends out weekly reflections that often provide food for thought. Once in a while, however, a reflection offers up a
When Halftime Feels More Like Little Time Left
Gabriel Garnica
February 12, AD2026
15 Comments
The just completed Super Bowl featured a contest between two very different opponents vying to become the latest NFL Champion. However, the game’s halftime show
Christian Moral Principles and the Sovereignty of Greenland
Mary Ennis Meo
February 2, AD2026
1 Comment
American Catholics who voted pro-life in the last Presidential election may have found themselves doing a double-take this month. Our President, widely considered a pro-life
Migration, Evangelism, and a Basilica
Timothy McHugh
January 31, AD2026
1 Comment
Rome was conquered by Christianity through love and the blood of martyrs. Perhaps Arabia and the Middle East will be reconverted by Christianity through love
Praying for Politicians . . . Regardless of How They Govern
Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer
January 30, AD2026
4 Comments
As frequent readers of CS may know, I regularly travel to the Middle East. And that’s where I was for this year’s Advent and Christmas
The Vatican’s Muslim Prayer Room Tests Doctrine and Diplomacy
Haile haile
December 30, AD2025
7 Comments
A Political Analysis Through the Lens of Soft Power Within the hallowed halls of the Vatican Apostolic Library, a repository of human knowledge that has
Addressing Christian Nationalism in the United States
Jeffrey Stevens
November 20, AD2025
6 Comments
As a Catholic who writes about the Bible and a journalist covering the occupied West Bank, Christian nationalism in the United States is the subject
Debunking the Misconception That St. Frumentius “Introduced” Christianity to Ethiopia
Haile haile
November 10, AD2025
1 Comment
Each year on October 27th, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of Saint Frumentius. Yet, within this veneration lies a persistent and pervasive historical fallacy
Distraction and Misdirection: The Demonic Shell Game
Gabriel Garnica
October 10, AD2025
1 Comment
Two essential elements of magic are misdirection and distraction. These two elements enable the magician to perform all sorts of “magic” tricks. Confidence tricksters also
How the Church Can Help Solve the Immigration Mess
Steve Smith
February 18, AD2025
1 Comment
Mention our borders and immigration and a lively discussion is almost certain to ensue. Strong feelings exist about both subjects. In my opinion, in dealing
Put Not Your Trust In Princes
Mark Belanger
January 25, AD2025
3 Comments
A Bible verse is appropriate for our times right now. Psalm 146:3 says, “Put no trust in princes, in children of Adam powerless to save.”
Catholic Voters: Be Guided By Christian Compassion
Paul A. Escott
November 2, AD2024
16 Comments
American voters have it hard this election season and Catholic voters may seem to have it the worst of all. In addition to both parties screaming
On Voting for the Lessor of Two Evils
Tom Collingwood
October 28, AD2024
14 Comments
October is “Respect Life” month, and a number of Pro-life activities are at the forefront in October. The month of October is in the middle
The Character of Those Our Leaders Appoint Speaks Volumes
Genesius
October 20, AD2024
16 Comments
Governments and political leaders will never solve spiritual problems. Solving spiritual problems is, after all, not one of the functions of government. Far too often
Exercising the Self-Delusional Jehovah’s Witness Option
Jerome German
October 14, AD2024
26 Comments
“I don’t like any of the candidates. I’m going to say pass on this next election. I don’t want to be associated with any of
Political Parties and the Catholic Vote in 2024
Gene M. Van Son
October 11, AD2024
8 Comments
Long gone are the days when Catholics were mostly Democrats. Today it’s almost a toss-up. According to Greg Smith, associate director of religion research at
Catholicity’s Perceived Threat to Worldly Authority
Genesius
September 19, AD2024
4 Comments
Over the centuries, the Catholic Church has honored God’s command from Genesis to “Be fertile and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it.” Both ordained
The Politicization of the Mass
Dom Cingoranelli
September 12, AD2024
24 Comments
The politicization of the Mass—what does that look like? How about a parish refusing to allow a Mass intention for a politician? We’re called to
A God and a Country of Second Chances
Tom Collingwood
September 3, AD2024
6 Comments
Politics always makes for interesting discussions. As such, it wasn’t much of a surprise that the political goings on in our country became the topic
How We Know Truth, and Why It Matters
Nate Guyear
August 30, AD2024
4 Comments
Dear readers, We have a clear moral and political dichotomy in America and throughout the western world. The political left is replete with politicians who
