It's fascinating how the narrative of the Sonia Sotomayor debate has become interwoven with the story of Ricci v. Destefano. At first glance, it seems odd to evaluate a judge's record on the basis of a single case. But this case has a certain newswor ... (read more)
I just got back from an Ignatian retreat, and what a great experience that was. I just learned so much about discerning God's will for me. I hope that all of that comes through in the future content of this website.Last week I talked about John 1. Jo ... (read more)
Our triumph in World War II and, subsequently, the Cold War embodied something more than politics, economics or even freedom. The greatest good that sprang from that achievement was the victory of human dignity of the machinations of the Nazis and th ... (read more)
Lately, I've been reading through the Gospel of John, and it's re-awekened my love for Christ. Maybe I should say that it's given me a new and exciting love for Christ. Before, Jesus has always seemed so mysterious and distant, but, reading this Gosp ... (read more)
I know this is a break from our regularly schedule programming, but I wanted to inject a little political commentary today. I promise not to do this more than once a week. In one of his most recent speeches, "Two Pillars of a New Foundation," Presid ... (read more)
My last article was about the question of "Why Won't God Heal Amputees." It's become a popular apologetic point for the new atheists, and it deserves to be answered. Expanding on that topic, I'd like to address the misconception that many people have ... (read more)
Does God refuse to heal amputees? Does he discriminate against them in some way by choosing to perform other miracles, but not to regrow limbs? This question is a powerful restatement of the classic "problem of pain," The objection isn't a new one, a ... (read more)
