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Among Dostoevsky's Rus­sian Orthodox God's divine names none is more powerful than Beauty, all the more so because Beauty is also an alternative name for…

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The Church has long taught that Mary’s “yes” at the Annunciation and her steadfast presence at Calvary represent a singular participation in Christ’s saving work.

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Minn.: Anti-ICE activists disrupt Baptist church service

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Barron urges protesters to 'cease interfering' with ICE

And proposes ICE focus on only serious criminals

Cdl. Parolin decries breakdown of international law

Calls for renewed multilateralism, Community of Nations

Three cardinals issue statement on U.S. foreign policy

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Broglio: Rhetoric on Greenland tarnishes U.S. image

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The Forgotten Duty of Chivalry

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Chivalry did not appear out of nowhere. It is not the random invention of medieval knights or a quaint code of courtly behavior borrowed from…

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The Subtle Theology in Chopin's Art

By Marcus Peter
January 17th 2026 8:06 PM

There are days when the heavens seem to hum in sympathy with a man’s life. October 17, 1849, was such a day. Frédéric Chopin —…

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The Aesthetics of God

Among Dostoevsky's Rus­sian Orthodox God's divine names none is more powerful than Beauty, all the more so because Beauty is also an alternative name for…

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Mater Populi Fidelis & Titles Proper to Mary

The Church has long taught that Mary’s “yes” at the Annunciation and her steadfast presence at Calvary represent a singular participation in Christ’s saving work.

READ ARTICLE
Briefly Reviewed: December 2025

Here we review "Rabbles, Riots and Ruins: Twelve Ancient Cities and How They Were Evangelized," by Mike Aquilina.

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In The News

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Minn.: Anti-ICE activists disrupt Baptist church service

Where a pastor is an ICE official; DOJ investigates breach

Barron urges protesters to 'cease interfering' with ICE

And proposes ICE focus on only serious criminals

Cdl. Parolin decries breakdown of international law

Calls for renewed multilateralism, Community of Nations

Three cardinals issue statement on U.S. foreign policy

Cupich, McElroy, & Tobin pen 'Charting A Moral Vision'

Broglio: Rhetoric on Greenland tarnishes U.S. image

Says troops justly could refuse orders to invade an ally

Vice President Vance to headline 2026 March for Life

House Speaker Mike Johnson & Rep. Chris Smith also

VIEW ARCHIVE
Minn.: Anti-ICE activists disrupt Baptist church service

Where a pastor is an ICE official; DOJ investigates breach

Barron urges protesters to 'cease interfering' with ICE

And proposes ICE focus on only serious criminals

Cdl. Parolin decries breakdown of international law

Calls for renewed multilateralism, Community of Nations

Three cardinals issue statement on U.S. foreign policy

Cupich, McElroy, & Tobin pen 'Charting A Moral Vision'

Broglio: Rhetoric on Greenland tarnishes U.S. image

Says troops justly could refuse orders to invade an ally

Vice President Vance to headline 2026 March for Life

House Speaker Mike Johnson & Rep. Chris Smith also

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The Forgotten Duty of Chivalry

January 20th 2026 12:07 PM

Chivalry did not appear out of nowhere. It is not the random invention of medieval knights or a quaint code…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Gotta Serve Somebody

January 15th 2026 1:21 PM

Not too long ago, Republicans were the party of free speech. Tired of being shut out of debates and shut…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

The Subtle Theology in Chopin's Art

January 17th 2026 8:06 PM

There are days when the heavens seem to hum in sympathy with a man’s life. October 17, 1849, was such…

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