What is happening at Mass?

A few thoughts on Pope Francis’ remarks on the centenary of codified canon law By Edward N. Peters on Oct 10, 2017 11:30 pm It is not right to assert that canon law—however much its practical clarity might have sharpened the theologians’ speculative discussions over the centuries—dictated ecclesiology. [...] Read in browser » What is happening at Mass? By Bishop Robert Barron on Oct 10, 2017 08:21 pm Christianity is not a philosophy, ideology, or religious program; it is a friendship with the Son of God, risen from the dead. There is simply [...] Read in browser » Forever Young? By Joseph Kremers on Oct 10, 2017 03:59 pm Senator Ben Sasse’s The Vanishing American Adult calls for parents to wake up, “get a spine”, and reestablish an ordered path to a healthy adulthood. But can [...] Read in browser » In troubled Burundi, Catholic bishops say parties should dialogue for peace By Fredrick Nzwili on Oct 10, 2017 10:23 am In many ways, Burundi’s political crisis has been an overlooked one. [...] Read in browser » Disregarding the divinely-rooted Canon 915 portends serious consequences By Edward N. Peters on Oct 09, 2017 06:34 pm In short, personal conscience is being urged as a substitute for public conduct as a key criterion controlling certain questions of ecclesiastical governance. [...] Read in browser » Ridley Scott’s robotic emptiness By Nick Olszyk on Oct 09, 2017 03:12 pm The questions of man’s essence and existence in Blade Runner 2049 is a revolving door, always moving but never going anywhere. [...] Read in browser » John Henry Newman’s long war on liberalism By Dr. Samuel Gregg on Oct 09, 2017 11:22 am Blessed John Henry Newman’s devastating critique of liberal religion remains even more relevant in our own time. [...] Read in browser » The case for Columbus By George J. Galloway on Oct 09, 2017 02:31 am The oft-criticized explorer and discoverer was a flawed man of his age who should be honored in our times for his heroic deeds. [...] Read in browser » Seeing the meaning of sports in a regime of politicization By Brian Jones on Oct 08, 2017 09:09 pm The fact and givenness of a game’s nature is good in itself. It is an affirmation that this reality exists—but does not need to. [...] Read in browser » It’s My Life, and I’ll Do What God Wants By William Doino, Jr. on Oct 07, 2017 09:00 pm The unlikely spiritual journey of a 1960s hit-maker Carl D’Errico, whose songs have been performed and recorded by The Animals, Neil Diamond, the Yardbirds, Gene Pitney, and [...] Read in browser »