What I have seen so far on this “Synod on Synodality” is a symphony of surprises. The first surprise for me is the topic itself. “Synodality” is a new term not even registered yet in dictionaries.
Guest Columnists
A Shanksville Meditation: On 9/11, Dignity Soared
The most moving feature of the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, are the pictures of the 40 brave men and women who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, while preventing al-Qaeda terrorists from destroying the U.S. Capitol.
The Pope, ‘Estranged’ Catholics, Holy Communion
Certain Catholic media platforms that often function as de facto extensions of Jen Psaki’s White House press office have continually urged U.S. bishops to dodge the issue of pro-abortion Catholic politicians receiving holy Communion.
Colleges Loyal to Faith Outpace ‘Prestige’ Schools
Some years ago, a Catholic prep school invited me to address its parents’ association on the future of Catholic education.
Our Mission is to Form Saints and Scholars
In recent days, some have voiced concerns regarding the implementation of social justice activities as part of the Diocesan religion curriculum. While social justice is certainly a buzzword in the secular world today, it is not a new concept to the Church.
Don’t Allow Cancel Culture To Denigrate Columbus
“Why is Columbus so important to you?” That’s a question I get from many, especially this time of year.
A Catholic Gentleman Behind the Plate
As Major League Baseball begins its post-season, let us pause and remember the late, great Bill Freehan of the Detroit Tigers, who died this past August 19: a Catholic gentleman and a great ballplayer.
The Casaroli Myth and The Damage it Causes
When I met Cardinal Agostino Casaroli on February 14, 1997, the architect of the Vatican’s Ostpolitik and its soft-spoken approach to communist regimes in east-central Europe in the 1960s and 1970s could not have been more cordial.
Homilies Should Be a ‘Slap’
Pope Francis scored again on long homilies. In his meeting at St. Martin’s Cathedral of Bratislava, Slovakia, he encouraged bishops and priests to keep homilies short. At this concern, a big round of applause burst from the audience and echoed around the whole cathedral. H
Catholic ‘Beliefs’ and The Abortion Debate
Do Catholics “believe that human life begins at conception” — a formulation that’s become ubiquitous in recent weeks?