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Homilies for December 2023
For the First Sunday, Second Sunday, Third Sunday, and Fourth Sunday of Advent, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, the Nativity of the Lord (the Vigil and the Day), and the Feast of the Holy Family First Sunday of Advent – December 3, 2023 Readings: Is 63:16B–17, 19B; 64:2–7 • Ps 80:2–3, 15–16, 18–19 • […]
Military Zeal in the Priesthood
The United States military is not tactically nor morally perfect. Yet it is rightly known to be one of the strongest forces in the world. Its ability to respond to global threats within hours and display impressive power makes it ready to protect allies and threaten adversaries. Americans take comfort in this level of protection, […]
Russia and Peace
Russia has started a war against Ukraine. China appears to be posturing to attack Taiwan. North Korea is threatening South Korea and the United States with nuclear weapons. Iran is striving to attain nuclear weapons. And there is a war raging in Israel and Palestine. The world seems to be on the brink of a […]
Theology of Suffering and the New Evangelization
In August of 2022, Bishop Robert Barron took part in an interview with the actor Shia LaBeouf to discuss his conversion to the Catholic faith. LaBeouf’s conversion was influenced in part by his being cast to portray Padre Pio in a movie by Abel Ferrara on the great twentieth-century saint and mystic. In preparation for […]
The Ineffability of the Mystical Body of Christ
The Church was established by Christ as an extension and continuation of his incarnation and his mission. Just as a natural body is formed of different organs and systems, each with their own function, so is the Church bound together by a combination of people and places that are interdependent on each other. A treasured […]
Advent and Eschaton
Advent is profoundly eschatological, a reality that grows more apparent as the season reaches its climax. In these days, Holy Mother Church considers Jesus Christ as the Approaching One, who brings into the middle of time not only the spotless light of the Beginning, but also the awesome glory of the End, which He Himself […]
Questions Answered – December 2023
Christ’s Action in the Liturgy Question: The priest is said to act “in the person of Christ” during the Eucharist prayer. Is this true only at the words of institution or during the whole Mass? Answer: As a ritual, the Mass is heaven on earth begun. It is making present in time and on earth […]
Book Reviews – December 2023
Politics After Christendom: Political Theology in a Fractured World. By David VanDrunen. Reviewed by M. Ciftci. (skip to review) Pondering the Permanent Things: Reflections on Faith, Art, and Culture. By Thomas Howard. Reviewed by S.E. Greydanus. (skip to review) The Light of Christ: An Introduction to Catholicism. By Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP. Reviewed by Ethan […]
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Homilies for December 2023
For the First Sunday, Second Sunday, Third Sunday, and Fourth Sunday of Advent, the Solemnity of the … more...
Homilies for November 2023
For All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day, November 5, November 12, November 19, and November 26 (So … more...
From the Editor
Mary, Our Mother of Mercy
My mother died in July 2020. I was blessed to be home from my … more...
The Theology and Heart of Benedict XVI
Adapted from Theology as Prayer: A Primer for the Diocesan Priest, by … more...
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