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September 2026

September 24, 2026

The Poor Have Rights—and Responsibilities

I recently read these words by a fellow Patheos writer concerning the Christian’s obligation to...

August 2026

August 17, 2026

Fighting Over the Rhetorical Woman

Everyone Knows What a Woman Is—Until the Definition Becomes Inconvenient Currently, the WNBA (Women’s National...

August 11, 2026

Is It Christian Nationalist to Want Christian Civilization?

I recently read an article by fellow Patheos Catholic writer Henry Karlson. In it, Karlson...

July 2026

July 03, 2026

When Pastoral Language Refuses to Answer

Guest writer: Pilgrim. On the Rhetoric of Accompaniment Introduction There is an old parlour trick,...

June 2026

June 12, 2026

The Question That Quietly Disappeared About Contraception

Scripture, Natural Law and the New Morality Introduction: A Consensus Nobody Argued About The surest...

June 02, 2026

One Reason Why I Cannot Be a Progressive Catholic: Beauty

One of my favorite works of art—whether visual, musical, or otherwise—is Mozart's Requiem. Its beauty...

February 2026

February 28, 2026

Why I Often Criticize Progressive Catholicism

Recently, one critic chastised me for my continued criticism of progressive Catholicism. His accusation rests...

February 09, 2026

God Is God, You Are Not

Who Am I to Judge (God)? Many today treat a non-judgmental attitude as a virtue....

January 2026

January 31, 2026

Avoiding the Temptation of Prophetic Political Seduction

The prophet Samuel stood before King Saul, armed with prophetic authority and righteous indignation. The...

January 28, 2026

The Danger of Enraged Imprudence

Minneapolis currently stands at the center of political volatility. Tragic events no longer unfold; they...

January 23, 2026

Cardinal Issue: Selective Urgency & Problematic Credibility

Recently, three highly influential American cardinals released a joint statement titled Charting a Moral Vision...

January 22, 2026

Memorandum from Below: Notes Toward a Successful Apostolate

Submitted anonymously. Slubgob, Under-Secretary for Ecclesiastical Affairs. I am permitted (with considerable hesitation from my...

January 09, 2026

History as Chiasm: Christianity Against Progress and Despair

Guest writer: Pilgrim The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the...

January 06, 2026

From Pantheon to Church: The Triumph of Catholicism

Happy New Year!!! I hope everyone had a great Christmas. Of the many wondrous works...

December 2025

December 22, 2025

Seeing Christmas and Holy Saturday: How Stories Form Us

Guest writer: Pilgrim Prologue I was setting up the Christmas crib with my five-year-old grandson....

December 16, 2025

This Is My Body: The Choice Between Gift and Grasp

Guest writer: Pilgrim. Introduction: The First Choice A Catholic senator defends marriage and votes against...

December 12, 2025

Does The Catholic Church “Otherize” Women?

In my two most recent articles, I examined how Marxist and postmodern thought influence Catholics—and...

November 2025

November 27, 2025

The Smoke of Satan: Post-Conciliar Confusion

Guest writer: Pilgrim Introduction In 1972, while home from university, my father told me Pope...

November 22, 2025

False Virtue: Why Marxism and Catholicism Cannot Mix

Many Catholics today—some knowingly, others not—import Marxist categories such as oppressor versus oppressed, systemic harm,...

November 20, 2025

Destroying The Strawman “Catholic Church” of Online Debate

As a Catholic writer, I often explore the Church and the many areas of life...

November 10, 2025

Between Mercy and Confusion: Amoris Laetitia’s Challenge

Guest writer: Pilgrim On why institutional precision is necessary for accompaniment to work universally Introduction:...

November 06, 2025

Is JD Vance the First True Catholic Presidential Hopeful?

On September 12, 1960, Senator John F. Kennedy addressed the Greater Houston Ministerial Association. As...

October 2025

October 28, 2025

The “Culture War” Raging Over Catholic Anthropology

In a recent exchange on my comment thread, I asked a self-described Catholic progressive (Todd...

October 27, 2025

A Pilgrim in the Desert: Lessons from a Long Road

Guest writer: Pilgrim O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts...

October 17, 2025

The Next Faithful Generation Is Not Progressive

Should Christianity modernize, adapt, and progress to reach young people? Must it fall in line...

October 11, 2025

Is the Church Afraid to Appear Mean?

In the last article posted on this blog, Peter (Pilgrim) offered a critical assessment of...

October 09, 2025

Act of Reparation by Bishop Schneider: A Critical Assessment

Guest writer: Pilgrim Prologue: The Controversy in Rome In late September 2025, an event in...

October 07, 2025

Radical Empathy for Some, Radical Accountability for Others

Two recent stories — one out of Des Moines, Iowa, and the other out of...

October 02, 2025

Reflections on Paths Through the Wilderness: Guest Writer

Guest writer: Pilgrim An old man's thoughts on the choices facing the faithful. Introduction "You...

September 2025

September 27, 2025

Saving the Lost Boys of the West

Charlie passionately wanted to reach and save the lost boys of the West… Last weekend...