In the nineteenth century, Cardinal Newman warned that naive Catholics would fall into "mass apostasy" through lack of preparedness in spiritual combat.  

I am rereading Msgr. Robert Hugh Benson.

When I am tempted not to vote I think back to a story I once heard about a certain Aunt Katherine who died a few years ago.

The term "settled doctrine comes up among Catholic and other supporters of Obama or over controversies about selecting judges.

Barack Obama is the most extreme pro-abortion candidate ever to seek the office of President of the United States. He is the most extreme pro-abortion member of the United States Senate. Indeed, he is the most extreme pro-abortion legislator ever to serve in either house of the United States Congress.

In the hope of answering the questions and clarifying the confusions, I offer the following "small catechism" on the responsibilities of the Catholic politician.

Do not expect more than democracy can deliver, but do help deliver democracy from itself.

If America is losing her affection for virtue -- particularly the subtle virtues needed for democracy such as selflessness, a desire for truth, a willingness to work, a keen sense of justice and fair play, respect for marriage and the family, and reverence for God -- she is losing hold of her own democratic ideal.

Why should Christians care about Israel?

For the utopian, heaven on earth seems only a leader or an idea away, but, alas, there is always some sort of religious or reactionary obstacle to overcome.