Why a Christian Anthropology Makes a Difference
It is simply impossible to agree on ethics, on how to act, on what is good and what is not, if you disagree about metaphysics or anthropology. And since ethics is unavoidable, so is anthropology.
Abba's Heart: Finding Our Way Back to the Father's Delight
"A powerful invitation to know God as our Father, to experience His fatherly love and to witness that love to others in our everyday lives." - Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., archbishop of Philadelphia
They never could have been so cruel
On one of the prominent encyclopedia sites, we are told in the entry for King Herod that "most scholars agree" that he was entirely capable of massacring the Holy Innocents in Bethlehem.
One can create an illusion of happiness
There could be no easier subject for comment than happiness.
A right use of intellect and will
All creation emanated from the voice of God uttering: "Let there be light."
A Synod also on Vocational Discernment
I bet you do not know that the official title of the current synod is "Youth, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment."
Modeling Manhood: From Homer to Paul
In Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey, a Greek war hero faces imposing challenges in his long journey home.
Archbishop Chaput: 'LGBT' Should Not Be Used in Church Docs
In his intervention at the youth synod today, the Archbishop of Philadelphia said the Church should instead be explaining why Catholic teaching about human sexuality is true, ennobling and merciful.
A Special Message From Jean Vanier
Enjoy this series of touching and uplifting messages from Jean Vanier, Companion of the Order of Canada and founder of L'Arche on the occasion of Canada's Sesquicentennial Anniversary.
On Persuading "Man to Be Acquainted with Himself"
Whenever things look particularly bleak, I turn to Samuel Johnson.