Does God require us to forgive those who grievously wrong us, even when they are not sorry? And then completely forget about what they did?

Progressive educators call it "drill and kill," but learning poetry by heart empowers kids.

It's time for Catholic education to rediscover its core purpose.

"From enjoying the imitation, they come to enjoy the reality." - Socrates, in Plato's Republic

One reason to read great works is the opportunity to identify in the lives portrayed characteristics we want to have, as well as those we should avoid.

The title of this talk is: Logos: In the beginning was the Word—The nature and power of language. After some further prayer and reflection, I would like to add a subtitle to the talk: The end of education!

I like Burley Coulter. I like him, at least in part, because he "caused a lot of trouble for himself and other people," as Wendell Berry puts it.

Dear Brothers and Sisters, today's liturgy presents to us enlightening yet at the same time disconcerting words of Christ.

At the risk of seeming disrespectful or irreverent, I'd like to propose that the parable in today's Gospel is, well, funny.