In which we discuss the modern superstition that a clock can be used for proving or disproving the truth of a philosophical or theological claim. Read more

Fr. Mike Fones, OP on 9/11. Read more

My name is Ian Higgins and I am writing to you on behalf of Major Oak Entertainment Ltd. We are currently making a feature length drama-documentary on the life of Christian convert, peace activist and survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bombing, Dr. Takashi Nagai – a man who may soon be made a saint, but we need the help and support of Christian communities around the world. I know that you have made mention of our film on your prayer... Read more

The insistence of our consumer culture on treating children like manufactured goods made to specification instead of as gifts from God we have no right either to manufacture, nor to refuse, is wreaking havoc on human happiness. Here, for instance, is a story of 150 half-siblings all of whom have the same sperm donor father. Good capitalism and good libertarianism. Lousy humanity. Children are intended for to be born of love by two married heterosexual parents, not to be manufactured... Read more

PRI does wonderful work. May Russia return from her long bondage under the monstrous evil of Communism and embrace the gospel of life: Read more

The latest blow to the Catholic identity of Catholic education comes from the Jesuit Seattle University School of Law, where a professional assisted-suicide lobbyist teaches a course called “Law, Medicine, and Ethics at the End of Life.” Send your instant e-protest message today to Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, SJ, President of Seattle University   Katherine Tudor adjunct professor of law at Seattle University School of Law, does more than just teach.   In fact, she works as a professional advocate... Read more

The names and pictures of falsely accused priests are plastered on the Internet as “publicly accused” child molesters, even in cases where accusers have fully recanted their claims of abuse. Read more

An artist stakes out his independent vision of LOTR and tries to shake off Jacksonian visual domination. Lovely stuff. (Not that I’m not grateful for Jackson’s fine adaptation, but it is nice to have some alternative mental grist.) Have the films affected the way you read that novel? Read more

O God of love, compassion, and healing,look on us, people of many different faithsand traditions,who gather today at this site,the scene of incredible violence and pain.We ask you in your goodnessto give eternal light and peaceto all who died here —the heroic first-responders:our fire fighters, police officers,emergency service workers, andPort Authority personnel,along with all the innocent men and womenwho were victims of this tragedysimply because their work or servicebrought them here on September 11, 2001. We ask you, in your... Read more

So here’s the deal: The Militia Immaculata folks at Marytown (that’s in Libertyville) are having me out to do a retreat for them December 29-Jan 2. I’m thinking, “While I’m out there, maybe somebody else would like me to come speak for them?” So I’m asking you: if you live in Chicago and would like me to come speak for you, let me know. I can stay till the 4th at Marytown. Take a look at the speaking topics here... Read more