In the last week, I’ve encountered the same idea expressed in different ways by three different people, and these coincidences…
Good People Doing Something
In a 1961 speech, President John F. Kennedy stated, “As the great parliamentarian Edmund Burke said, ‘The only thing necessary…
This I Believe
From 2005 to 2009, NPR invited people from all walks of life to submit short essays about the core beliefs…
Jesus the Warrior
We all love an exciting “Good conquers Evil” story, don’t we? The Star Wars saga, the Lord of the Rings…
He Who is Life Itself
We live in a society whose spiritual life is dominated by Protestantism. According to a 2014 survey, 46.5% of the…
When It’s Over
In an earlier posting entitled “Silence,” I lamented the constant barrage of stimuli in contemporary culture, which makes it difficult…
Dear Young American Women,
I’ve been reading reports that you’re feeling adrift, alone, joyless, dissatisfied, insecure, depressed*, meaningless, and/or empty. You’re doing everything you’re…
Touring the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
Back in May, I took my husband to St. Augustine, Florida, for his first visit. This city is one of…
Lord of the Rings: A Catholic Fairy Tale
I watched The Lord of the Rings trilogy of films with my son over two days of our Christmas break. …
Things
The world is too much with us; late and soon, Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers;— Little…
Faith and Reason 