The Splendor of Catholic Moral Theology
The Splendor of Catholic Moral Theology Even after Pentecost, disordered inclinations continue to be part of the human condition. https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/splendor-catholic-moral-theology/ In our highly politicized culture, we often use secular terms such as “issues” or “Church policies” to refer to the precepts of Catholic morality. However, policies come and go. God’s law remains forever. The framework and vocabulary of traditional Catholic moral t
Giving More than We Take
Giving More than We Take “And lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age.” Either the promise is piously sentimental, or it carries an astonishing truth. https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/giving-more-than-we-take/ Immediately preceding His Ascension into heaven (cf. Matthew 28:16-20), Jesus commands His followers to make disciples of all nations and baptize them in the name of the Blessed Trinity, “teaching them to observe all that I have commanded y
Do Good, Avoid Evil
Do Good, Avoid Evil When life is separated from Christ, it does not become freer or fuller—it becomes spiritually unfruitful. We lose the life of His saving grace. https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/05/13/do-good-avoid-evil/ Jesus makes it clear that there is a distinct relationship between love, keeping His commandments, and bearing fruit. God’s law, authentic Christian love, and life in abundance are inseparable. The unity helps us reject popular cultural pa
A Modern Seminarian’s Dictionary, Revisited
A Modern Seminarian’s Dictionary, Revisited It seems my generation of Church leaders is in the death throes of post-Vatican II chaos. But surveys suggest the new crop of priests generally takes the Catholic faith seriously. Hence, as a public service, an abridged reprint of the 1987 satire follows. https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/modern-seminarians-dictionary-revisited/ Among the joys of entering the twilight years of one’s priesthood is the memory of looking bac
Atheist Comedians
Atheist Comedians Irony requires the ability to contrast the way things are with the way things should be. Religion has similar qualities. https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/atheist-comedians/ Reality is often a bitter pill to swallow. A good comedian is very intelligent and has a keen sense of irony. Irony requires the ability to contrast the way things are with the way things should be. Religion has similar qualities. Intelligent irony without faith may be amusi
