For those wishing to be a Catholic in the fullest sense, there are three areas of formation that are important to form a complete and balanced soul. These areas are spiritual and religious formation, moral and character formation and cultural formation. They do not exclude each other. Each one has its way of working. They … Read more
When we hear the term “narco-state,” certain countries usually come to mind—Mexico, Colombia, perhaps Italy and some African countries. In those places, the drug mafias rule with impunity, journalists and lawyers are assassinated and politicians receive death threats. Not anymore. Thanks to globalization, government paralysis, a cultural acceptance of drug use and mass immigration, the … Read more
Pope Francis has inaugurated a new kind of magisterium—media interviews. Amid relaxed conversations with journalists, he addresses complex doctrinal topics that require precision and clarity. “Talismanic Words” Journalists pick through his confusing expressions looking for soundbites to turn into headlines for their media outlets and then spread them worldwide. One could call these slogans “talismanic … Read more
This year, California was hit by not one but nine “atmospheric rivers” that drenched the state, flooded communities and filled reservoirs. The storm fronts are called rivers because they concentrate their punch over long narrow areas. Despite the property damage, the parade of storms was a welcome respite after years of drought. However, California officials … Read more
For some time now, the President’s State of the Union address has become a succession of half-applauses and half-standing ovations reflecting party lines and cultural differences. The annual speech to Congress highlights division, not union. The only thing that unites the members of the august assembly is their resolve to be divided. When President Biden … Read more
Modern academia goes out of its way to shield Muslims from any offense. At the same time, it actively praises acts that offend Christians. The relatively conservative National Association of Scholars reported on the plight of Dr. Erika López Prater. Until December 2022, she was an adjunct professor at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota. … Read more
While the advocates of the transgender lobby loudly and persistently proclaim the supposed benefits of “gender reassignment surgery,” numerous personal testimonies highlight the danger of such procedures and the falsehoods underpinning the transgender argument. Society is battling against the seemingly all-pervasive forces of the transgender lobby. Propaganda for this movement is seen in every aspect … Read more
One of the most enduring myths about the Middle Ages is that the period was not clean. The conditions of the time supposedly did not allow for personal hygiene and sanitation. Most people assume that cleanliness was, at best, reserved for a privileged few. History does not support this distorted vision. In fact, The Wall … Read more
Making sense of the present crisis is a daunting task. We face a moral disaster that requires looking beyond the natural plane of policies and petty politics. If we want to find the solution, we must delve deeper into the problem. There is a powerful means of discernment that needs to be considered if we … Read more
For fifty years, the March for Life has annoyed the left and liberal media. On the anniversary of the infamous Roe v. Wade decision, hundreds of thousands have marched to the Supreme Court annually to ask for its overturning. Every year, the media could be counted upon to ignore or underreport the event and find … Read more
