Modern secularism attributed to Europe’s infamous Wars of Religion really rests on 19th century myths that ignored the State’s provocation of bloodshed, writes historian Kevin Flatt.
The biggest turn off for our young people, in fact the biggest turn off to Catholics of every generation is lukewarm Catholicism.
"Sherry Weddell has supplied us with one amazing resource — "Forming Intentional Disciples" — which is must-reading for any Catholic who wants to be realistically, honestly and effectively engaged in the drama of making disciples." - Father Thomas Berg
Popes are often critical of certain points of view. Francis is unusual in that he frequently comments upon the moral status of the people involved.
With young people leaving the Church in droves, a new initiative by Brandon Vogt outlines how to bring them back.
What to call it? "Contradictions"? "Paradoxes"? How about "creative tensions"? The latter might be the more descriptive, if a bit stale, term.
The question before the synod is whether people today are capable of conversion.
One of the tasks I’ve set myself in the coming days is to try to sort out for you, day by day, gentle readers, what to worry about, and what not to, as the Synod on the Family unfolds.
Pope Francis pretty much accomplished what everyone expected that he would. He also raised more than a few controversies.
