February 5, 2023
Part of my conversion to Catholicism, not uncommonly, involved getting my head around the institution of the papacy—that ancient ministry marked by centuries of history, theology, and politics.
December 24, 2022
“[N]one of the saints ever wearied of it,” St. Bernard said.[1]
December 13, 2022
La Morenita opened her motherly arms and whispered, “Do not be afraid.” She said this to Juan Diego. She says this to you.
December 3, 2022
There’s an essay by C. S. Lewis that I have, ever since I first read it as a teenager, always remembered at some of the more frustrating moments of my life, moments especially of interpersonal aggravation.