"It is high time that Catholics remembered the greatness of what Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit have done in and through the Church, for the good of the whole world. Topping is the perfect guide." - Matthew Levering, James N. and Mar D. Perry Jr. Chair of Theology, Mundelein Seminary
Regular readers of this column know that we are often engaged in a species of cultural pathology.
The fact that hell was not built in a day, and that language was an important auxiliary in its construction, naturally enough makes us think of our own linguistic situation.
Sister Wendy Beckett (1930-2018), contemplative nun and consecrated virgin, delighted audiences worldwide with her lively BBC documentaries on the history of art.
I'm not asking for genius. I'm asking for common decency. Vandals, leave the art alone.
"With lively photos of enticing dishes to inspire families to live in union with the Church and her Saints throughout the year, "Cooking with the Saints" is a delightful celebration of food from around the world and through time." - Leila Lawler
"It's a strange place, Mat," said the young bride, shivering, and looking at the monastery covered in snow.
The early Catholic Church reshaped family structures and, by doing so, changed human psychology forever after.