The Joy of the Truth

Of course, all saints would be pro-life. But there are some saints that are perhaps more difficult to picture as pro-life "activists." Saint Thomas Aquinas is known for his systematic presentation of Catholic theology (including moral theology), and for...

A dark side can be found for anything. Certainly the Catholic Church has had its dark moments. After all, it is full of sinners. However, one can convincingly make the argument that the dark side of Catholicism is not due to its doctrine, but due to...

When we falsely divide the Truth, we are often left with the ridiculous. Science has held a place of pride in Catholic thought as a quest to understand God's Creation. Science has always been seen as compatible with philosophy and theology. Reason and...

Bullying has become an issue that is growing in the public eye. I was bullied as a child - from elementary school all the way through high school. While in my experience I would have to say that news reports about the "damage" caused by bullying are a...

Last week I wrote about our culture's shift from a scientific worldview to the acceptance of untrusted authority as a source of truth. Over the weekend I happened upon an election-time statement from the American College of Obstetricians and...