A Reflection for the Memorial of St. John Neumann, Bishop, by Valerie Schultz
January 5, 2026
Posted inFaith and Reason
We need Catholic just war theory now more than ever
The U.S. attack on Venezuela presents a moment to examine the continuing relevance of just war theory—especially since it is withering away with the Trump administration’s “Rambo” militarism.
Posted inFaith in Focus
The mystery of Epiphany—and the miracle of human consciousness
What does it mean for God not only to take on flesh but to take on a very specific and highly individualized human consciousness? This is a mystery I never expect to elucidate.
Posted inNews
Vatican claims a Holy Year success with 33 million pilgrims
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday will officially close out the Holy Year and shut the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, capping a rare Jubilee that was opened by one pope and closed by another.