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The Statue of Liberty with the American flag flies against a cloudy sky. Soft pink and gray hues create a serene and patriotic atmosphere.

Independence Day #249

(Photo: Lightstock, edited) In the twelve months leading up to next year’s American semiquincentennial, the tale will frequently be told...

George Weigel

5 days ago3 min read

A group of people in robes stand beneath a radiant light in a grand hall. They appear awed and inspired. Vivid reds, blues, and pillars dominate.

God Keeps His Promise: A Pentecost Art Reflection on the Advocate Who Dwells Within

Pentecost by Jean Restout, c. 1732. (Photo: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) It is easy to be caught off guard by Pentecost. If I don’t...

Elizabeth Zelasko

Jun 274 min read

Diverse hands clasped together, forming a supportive circle on a wooden floor. Some wear rings; warm and cooperative mood.

Solidarity: The Path Between Nationalism and Globalism

(Photo: Lightstock) We are one human family, yet we are born as members of a particular nation. Christians are reborn as members of...

Jared Staudt

Jun 264 min read

Mystical scene of two figures in foggy landscape, near large trees and rocks. Soft light and muted colors create a serene, ethereal mood.

Why Adam and Eve Weren’t Ashamed — and Why That Still Matters Today

What Adam and Eve's Original Nakedness in the Garden of Eden Reveals About God’s Plan and True Intimacy, According to the Theology of the...

Mary Beth Bonacci

Jun 264 min read

Glass filled with coins and a sprouting plant. Background is textured blue-gray, evoking growth and financial prosperity.

The Only Guaranteed Investment

(Photo: Unsplash) I’m certainly no financial wizard. One look at my bank account will verify that (please send help?!). But with my...

Tanner Kalina

Jun 254 min read

USA stamp featuring a woman with peacock feathers in the background. Text: "FLANNERY O'CONNOR, THREE OUNCE." Vibrant colors.

On Flannery O’Connor’s Centenary

(Photo: Adobe Stock) How appropriate that Flannery O’Connor should have been born on the Solemnity of the Annunciation: the liturgical...

George Weigel

Jun 253 min read

A man in a beige suit angrily yells into a white rotary phone. Glasses are on the table in a neutral white setting. Emotion: frustration.

Against the War of Words: An Open Letter to Catholic Leaders

(Photo: Unsplash) During my childhood, communism, which Pope Leo XIII had condemned in the previous century, loomed as a global threat...

Paul Winkler

Jun 204 min read

Stained glass art depicting hands holding a red heart with a crown of thorns, flames, and rays in the background, creating a luminous effect.

Wounded Love: Self-protection vs. Self-gift

(Photo: Lightstock) My first job at a parish after graduating from college was a bit of a shock. Coming down the mountain, so to speak,...

Allison Auth

Jun 194 min read

Empty classroom with rows of gray chairs and white desks. Bright windows and beige curtains in the background. Quiet and vacant atmosphere.

“Public” does not = “state” or “government”

(Photo: Unsplash) In its recent non-decision, St. Isidore of Seville Virtual Catholic School v. Drummond , the U.S. Supreme Court let...

George Weigel

Jun 183 min read

Six nuns in navy and white habits smile together outdoors on a sunny day, with green trees in the background, exuding a joyful mood.

God, Community, Mission: A Call to Christian Community

(Photo courtesy of the Sisters of Life) By Mother Agnes Mary, S.V. “The people who died in Dachau shaped my adult life.” With these...

Guest Contributor

Jun 166 min read

A group of nine people in formal attire pose happily outdoors, surrounded by greenery. The mood is joyful and celebratory.

Serving the Family, Serving the Church: The Dual Vocation of a Deacon

Abram with his wife and children. (Photo provided) “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up with the training...

Guest Contributor

Jun 134 min read

A religious leader addresses a group in an ornate hall with frescoes. Attendees in robes and suits, some clapping, in a solemn atmosphere.

Why We Need the Eastern Churches, In Pope Leo XIV’s Own Words

Pope Leo XIV greets participants of the symposium “Nicaea and the Church of the Third Millennium: Towards Catholic-Orthodox Unity” in...

Jared Staudt

Jun 124 min read

A person in white religious attire waves while standing near a vehicle. The background shows an ornate building with a clear blue sky.

Faith and Algorithms: A Catholic Software Engineer on Pope Leo’s Call for an Ethical Use of AI

Pope Leo XIV waves from the popemobile at the crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square for Mass on Pentecost Sunday on June 8, 2025. (Photo:...

Joseph Kneusel

Jun 126 min read

Ukrainian flag waving on a flagpole against a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds, conveying a sense of freedom and openness.

Yes, it’s our war, too

(Photo: Unsplash) In late May, Trump administration officials at the highest level, frustrated by what they regard as Vladimir Putin’s...

George Weigel

Jun 113 min read

Woman receives facial treatment with a red light device. She is wearing a blue hair cap and pink towel in a clinical setting. Relaxed mood.

Is Biohacking Playing God? A Christian Take on Health, Longevity and Humility

A patient seeks out red light therapy, which is said to have positive effects on skin and overall health. (Photo: Pexels) The Promises of...

Mallory Smyth

Jun 96 min read

Man in white religious attire stands on a balcony, hands clasped, smiling. Red curtains in the background convey a formal setting.

Petrocentrism: a problem?

(Photo: CNS/Lola Gomez) One hundred fifty-five years ago, when the freshly minted Kingdom of Italy conquered the rump of the Papal States...

George Weigel

Jun 43 min read

A person in armor holds a flag reading "Jesus Maria" amid white lilies with a gothic building behind. Serious expression, historical vibe.

Love the Church and Step Boldly Into the Mission

St. Joan of Arc by Albert Lynch, c. 1903. (Photo: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) As we begin a new papacy with Pope Leo XIV, we find...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

Jun 24 min read

Miscarriage, Grief and the Closeness of God: One Mother's Story

(Photo: Lightstock) By Meg Stout Yesterday began, what I am sure will be, one of the longest two weeks of my life. We learned that our...

Guest Contributor

May 303 min read

A group of people huddled in an embrace outdoors in an urban setting. They display unity and support. Buildings and signage in the background.

The Surprising Truth About Zeal for Souls (And Why You Might Not Have It Yet)

(Photo: Lightstock) “Do you have zeal for souls?” My mentor asked me that question point-blank, and I wasn’t quite sure what he meant. I...

Tanner Kalina

May 285 min read

Library aisle with wooden bookshelves filled with books on both sides. Bright fluorescent lighting and a calm, quiet atmosphere.

A Catholic fix for American higher education?

(Photo: Unsplash) Why are so many American colleges and universities in crisis? Drew Gilpin Faust, an accomplished Civil War historian,...

George Weigel

May 283 min read

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