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On February 24, one of the most prolific Catholic writers and theologians of the past 25 years crossed the finishing line of this life, crossing the threshold into “the heaven-haven of the reward.” The death of Paul Thigpen came as a shock to those who knew him because he died suddenly, in his sleep, being…
It is a fact of human nature that when our senses are incessantly struck by the same impression, we begin to dull. Noise that never ceases is no longer truly heard. Color without contrast becomes flat. Images, especially wicked images, can first disturb and then stupefy. For this reason deprivation has a place in a…
Two weeks ago in my Editor’s Desk column, I asked, “Will we go to war with Iran or won’t we?” A few hours later, we found out: we will. I’ve been clear that I believe this war (and yes, it is a war) does not satisfy the conditions of Just War Theory. Further, America’s involvement…
Above: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Hong Kong. In recent days there has been considerable news coverage of the announcement by the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X of new episcopal ordinations scheduled for July 1. This announcement has understandably caused quite a stir because, according to some, it signals a schismatic intention toward…
Lent remembers and mirrors Jesus fasting and praying in the desert for 40 days, when one of the most dramatic moments in the Gospel takes place: Christ’s temptation by the devil. Christ was not the only one to be tempted with these offerings of miracle, mystery, and authority. They have been Satan’s calling cards for…
They lived for a week under threat of death, and man, did they have fun. You could say they were on the best field trip ever. This was the experience of 18 Catholic high school boys and two heroic teachers from The Heights School in Potomac, Maryland, who had the great fortune to connect through…
Above: the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus of the Ukrainians in Rome. Before enumerating the principles governing legitimate resistance, correction, and non-schismatic irregularity, two historical realities must be stated clearly from the perspective of the lessons from the theological authority (albeit a lesser one) of human history: First, the Meletian schism at… Source Read…
The answer to the question, “What is truth?” is clearly to be found in Divine Revelation. Firstly, the ultimate truth is that God is love. Secondly, the truth is that God wants to share His love, His Holy Spirit, with us. Thirdly, the truth is that it is only when God’s love suffuses and surcharges…
Not long ago, I opened up an email detailing Catholic events in the area. There, in bright colors, was a men’s conference announcement. A good thing, right? But looking at the keynote speakers, I couldn’t help but wonder why a picture of a young woman graced my screen. Feeling as if I morphed into a…
The intent of this article is to introduce readers to films that, due to their themes and focus, can deepen the Lenten spiritual experience through the profundity of their theological insights. So, let us begin. Whistle Down the Wind, directed by British film director Bryan Forbes, is described by Wikipedia as a “crime drama.” Nothing…
