November 8, 2019

Heaven and the Cause of Courage

“Easter should make rebels of us all,” wrote David Bentley Hart, an ornery theologian I happen to like. It’s one of my favorite things he’s ever said. And it is, in short, the moral of these readings from the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, that our faith should give us courage, rebellious courage.
November 3, 2019

Column: On “Nones” and the New Religion

Religion is not in decline, though such are the headlines.
November 2, 2019

Homily: Praying for the Dead, Love and Living Memory

We’ve been doing this since the very beginning, honoring and praying for the dead.
November 1, 2019

Why You Shouldn’t Give Up

Repeatedly I am reminded of the necessity of hope.
October 31, 2019

Homily: The Christian Language of All the Saints

It’s possible only with the English language; it’s the marvelous characteristic of our great transatlantic tongue.
October 25, 2019

The Grace of Being a Sinner

Actually, it’s grace to be called a sinner, and a personal achievement to believe it.