What St. Francis Said True Joy Really Is
COMMENTARY: Far beyond the gentle image of the saint preaching to birds, St. Francis presents a demanding vision of joy grounded in the Cross and complete trust in God.
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The King Who Chose the Cross
COMMENTARY: On the eve of battle, Shakespeare’s Henry V feels the weight of the crown. In Gethsemane, Christ embraces a far greater burden — choosing the Cross and bearing the sins of the world.
Holiness Is the Best Defense of the Faith
COMMENTARY: In Lent and Holy Week, we are reminded that arguments alone cannot overcome misunderstanding — only the light of holiness can dispel the shadows.
Why Nietzsche’s Ears Were Deaf to the Word of the Cross
Nietzsche sought strength in the will to power, but the cross proclaims a deeper wisdom he could not hear — a word that reveals the mystery of divine strength in weakness.
Why You (and Your Friends) Can’t Live Without Friendship
COMMENTARY: From Aristotle to Aelred, the greatest thinkers have taught that friendship shapes the soul — preparing us for joy in this life and communion with God.
From Plato to Pop Culture, Art Teaches Us How to Live
Rooted in beauty and imitation, the arts — from music to story — form our affections and shape how we seek what is good, true and beautiful.
Christ Is the Light of Nations
‘Those who have not yet received the Gospel are related in various ways to the people of God,’ says Lumen Gentium. ‘Whatever good or truth is found amongst them is looked upon by the Church as a preparation for the Gospel.’
Saints Come in All Shapes and Sizes
C.S. Lewis saw monotony in evil but dazzling variety in the saints. Patrick O’Hearn’s children’s book brings that truth to life, joyfully and memorably.
The Mass Unites Humans Like Nothing Else on Earth
In the Holy Mass, God draws us together in the very substance of his being, bringing a supernatural unity that no mere art or philosophy ever could.
The Church Has the Answers to Life’s Big Questions
The Catholic Church has the oldest intellectual tradition in history. So why do we let our kids leave with only flimsy caricatures of the faith?
