Pope John Paul II

A pope in white vestments and mitre is washing a woman's foot during a religious ceremony. The scene includes intricate frescoes in the background, emphasizing Catholic themes of humility and service.

The Canonization of John Paul II and John XXIII and “Traditionalist” Pusillanimity

On this Quasimodo ( Dominica in albis, Low, and Divine Mercy) Sunday, I am shocked at the pusillanimity of some of the so-called traditionalists in the Church. A great gift has been given to the whole of the Church with SS. John XXIII and John Paul II and yet, some traditionalists foment an attitude of “hunkering down”…

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A Catholic pope in white and gold vestments holding a staff, blessing with his right hand raised. The setting appears to be an indoor religious ceremony.

Contraception and the Sovereignty of God (or, Why Acceptance of Humanae Vitae Should Be a Litmus Test for Church Personnel)

Recently, a priest friend of mine was recounting to me his experience of an appreciation dinner for “liturgical ministers” in the parish where he is an associate.  I must confess, the first image that came to my mind when he said this was the bar scene at Mos Eisley Space Port from the original Star…

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A man dressed in papal attire blesses a young child, with several people around them. The scene is indoors and dimly lit, emphasizing the solemnity of a Catholic blessing ceremony.

Metaphysics and Contraception

Recently a class of high school seniors that I teach read St. Thomas Aquinas’s “Treatise on Law” from his magisterial Summa Theologiae. The students struggled through the work and great discussion was sparked over the topic of law generally and the natural law specifically. In leading the class through the discussion with several of my…

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