The Confusion of the Cross
The standard by which we as Christians judge what is important or to be considered failure is not the standard the world uses: our standard is the Cross.
Remembrance
On the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, we remember a tragedy that shaped how Americans view the world.
Labor of Love
Labor Day gives us the opportunity to reflect on the dignity of labor and the necessity of leisure, reminding us of the importance of finding balance in life.
Back to Leisure
As summer break comes to an end, let us remember the meaning of education and enter into leisurely contemplation of all that is true, good, and beautiful.
Persistence in Perilous Times
When we see the chaos unfolding in Afghanistan, we can be confronted by a sense of our own impotence to assist.
Ferragosto
Amidst the anxiety of the past months and the trepidation of the future, it might not be so absurd to remember who we are most deeply and simply enjoy that.
Whose Fault Is It Anyway?
Just whose fault is it anyway? The ills of our age cannot be universally agreed upon, nor can their causes.
From the Perspective of Faith
The Church can only be truly understood from the perspective of faith, and the greater the earthly tumult, the more clearly her divinity shines through.
Clawing for Answers
What is technology? Is it a god? Is it a distraction? Without an answer, our brave new world has no destination.
The Growing Fault Lines
In the West, as competing visions of the world grow increasingly apart, we are forced to ask concerning some of the most controversial issues: is compromise even possible?