Let us not chide Cardinal Newman for writing in the middle of the 19th century instead of the middle of the 20th. But also let us not assume that what he had to say then had absolute and unconditioned validity for all such institutions in all times.

From 1957, a classic essay by Flannery O'Connor, who died 50 years ago on Sunday.

The novelist had a driving conviction that ran roughshod over our weak-kneed answers.

An essay by Dorothy Day from April 19, 1933.

St. Dominic de Guzman and his Order of Preachers have left a lasting impact on the church through their saints and defense of the faith.