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
Blessed Are the Peacemakers
Blessed Are the Peacemakers While the distinction between Catholic doctrine and prudential judgments protects the Church’s authority and credibility, firm lines of demarcation are elusive. Circumstances may require the prophetic voice of Churchmen to stir consciences. https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/blessed-are-peacemakers/ Jesus is the Good Shepherd and Prince of Peace who guides us through the narrow gate to heaven. He sends shepherds to protect us from
The Catholic Rubik’s Cube
The Catholic Rubik’s Cube With public revelation ending with the death of the last Apostle, the quest to accurately express the sacred deposit of the faith in doctrinal formulations continues. Faith seeking understanding is a lifetime quest. https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/catholic-rubiks-cube/ Fundamentally, every human being has one purpose in life: to figure out reality. There are two aspects to our God-given quest. What narrative makes the most sense—an
Bloodletting and the Triumph of the Cross
Bloodletting and the Triumph of the Cross God’s image is found in the unity of the human person—body and soul. But the Devil rages against the Divine image imprinted on the human heart. https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/04/17/bloodletting-and-the-triumph-of-the-cross/ April 17, 2026 Father Jerry J. Pokorsky The Dispatch 0 Print God created man—male and female—in His own image and likeness. Indeed, all of creation carries the Divine imprint. After the Fall, th
A Nation of Murderers?
A Nation of Murderers? So when the President recently made statements threatening Iran with devastating consequences if it didn’t comply with US demands, he entered morally grave territory as judged by the Church’s just-war teaching. https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/nation-murderers/ Among the first directives Jesus gives His first priests after His glorious resurrection is to forgive sins in His name. He institutes the Sacrament of Penance. Jesus saves us by forgiv
Face the Facts with Faith
Face the Facts with Faith The Catholic faith does not deny the harsh realities of the world. It teaches us to see them clearly and to live with hope and courage, despite suffering. https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/face-facts-with-faith/ “My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the LORD… My word…that goes forth from my mouth… shall not return to me void, but shall do my will, achieving the end for which I sent it” (cf. Isaiah 55:1-11). We
