On the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, three popes reflect on the mystery of the priesthood, and the Petrine ministry.
It’s arguable that Francis exercises his post immodestly. But, on the other hand, there might be some necessary excess he’s dealing with. Take time to consider that.
The Benedict Option might not have caused Donald Trump. But it hasn’t stopped him, either. It’s not designed to. And that’s the point.
The “good stuff” of Catholic liturgy hasn’t really lacked much in the new pope’s Masses. But his overwhelming affection for service can be a bittersweet reminder of what’s really at stake.
Politicians ask for our votes because they will make the world better for our children, and they’re not wrong to do so. But Christians, explains editor Andrew Haines, must ask other questions besides “Which candidate will make me and my children richer?”
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Now is the time to save the West. The choices are simple, writes Andrew Haines, and for most Christians much more personal than political.
Alarmists had no reason to be so certain in their predictions and in the anxiety they encouraged. And the confusion they’ve sowed is far greater than harm done through the ugliness or actual effects of the synod itself.
Those invested in saving the family politically can easily become tyrants. Pope Francis gives an example of what good political and social rule—i.e., what being a parent—should look like.
The best chance for parishes involves building the institutions we’d like to see through preaching the Gospel, community, and poverty. After all, these are the things that will be thrust upon us anyway.