We Need Centers of Human Fructification
A Christian should pursue fructifying flourishing through the pursuit of holiness, embrace of vocation, and courage.
TCT Columns
The Replacements or Coming Soon: Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’
Like Mel Gibson or not, 'The Resurrection of the Christ,' triumph or disaster (and with all new faces), will be worth watching.
A Little Wisdom from Toonces
Contemplating wisdom, unthinking habits, and our foibles with Toonces, the cat who could drive a car.
Ever Ancient, Ever New
Robert Royal on the Faith & Reason Institute and The Catholic Thing's latest endeavors, new and old.
On Moderation
In defense of moderation and its companions, temperance and judiciousness.
Lucky Sevens: Caravaggio’s ‘Works of Mercy’
Brad Miner on the great painter's crowning achievement, completed three years before his death at just 38.
For a More Manly Catholicism
Real progress requires personal holiness and a courageous, prudent commitment to defend persecuted Christians.
The Ascension as a Gift of Faith
The Ascension is a gift because it demands of us a faith in things unseen, opening to us a dependence upon the Holy Spirit.
The Devil and ‘Emerging Issues’
The recent Synodal report engages in Scriptural abuse to justify doctrinal shifts on homosexuality and the nature of the Church.
Who Gets to Say?
When Catholic clergy deviate from Church authority and doctrine, they undermine their legitimacy and risk schism and heresy.
New Converts and Ancient Mystagogy
Discipleship and faith formation are life-long endeavors leading Catholics to participation in sacramental life.
A Link in a Chain
Personal influence and friendship create a chain of grace that leads individuals to faith in Christ.