Orientation
High-level explanations of why things feel wrong
Overviews of the Vatican II rupture and aftermath
“How to think, not what to do” pieces
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The End of Life: What Do the Saints Say About Heaven?
I. Why the Question Cannot Be Avoided There are questions one may postpone without damage. This is not one of them.Whether Heaven exists—whether it is lawful even to think about Heaven—touches the nerve center of the Christian faith. If Heaven is unreal,… Continue reading
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Christmas and the Second Advent
The Mystery of the Hidden God and the God Who Will Be Seen Christmas, if it is rightly understood, does not merely direct the Christian gaze backward to Bethlehem, nor does it confine the soul to a nostalgic recollection of… Continue reading
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When the Compass No Longer Points North
An Orientation for Catholics Living Through the Storm There is a particular unease many faithful Catholics experience today—an unease difficult to articulate without sounding either arrogant or despairing. You attend Mass, speak with fellow Catholics, read official statements, listen to… Continue reading
