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Of Many Things
Of Many Things
Drew Christiansen
In sub-Saharan Africa there seems to be no workable alternative to despotism--yet.
Wisdom from Aquinas
John F. Kavanaugh

Among the many editions and translations of Thomas Aquinas’ work, I have found Thomas Gilby’s two handy collections of philosophical and theological texts quite helpful over the years. His thematic approach can guide your interest and lead you to the primary text. Thus, in the first quotation below, the reference is to the Summa Theologica, Ia (First Part) Ia (Question One) 1 (Article One) ad.2 (His answer to objection two). That citation will lead you to the text, whether the translation is in the Benziger collection or in the multi-volume Blackfriars translation. The specific quotations I used in the America column are marked by an asterisk. Let me know if there are favorites of your own that I should consider or if, over the years, I have muddled the citation.  

General Approach to Reality

*1. In the field of human science, the argument from authority is weakest. Summa Th. Ia.1. ad 2

Signs Of the Times
Irish, German Statements Seek Church Renewal
From AP, CNS, RNS, Staff and other sources

“The history of the church includes moments when the people of God are called to reform and renew the church. This is one such moment.”

Signs Of the Times
News Briefs
From AP, CNS, RNS, Staff and other sources

Bread for the World’s president David Beckmann describes himself as a careful follower of Catholic social teaching.

New Media
Praying with My iPhone: The best Catholic apps
Jack McLain

A Jesuit priest reviews his favorite Catholic apps

Current Comment
Current Comment
The Editors
Through Arab Eyes; Lower Rate, Fewer Loopholes; Health Care Myths Die Hard
Growing Up Berrigan: Portrait of a family of peacemakers
George M. Anderson
Portrait of a family of peacemakers
Letters
Letters
A New Welcome Mat Paul Crowley’s “Tomorrow’s Theo-logians” (2/7) gives all Catholics hope. Though Father Crowley is a Jesuit teaching at a Jesuit institution, his message calls for a more effective Catholic education. As a child of the 1960s I am encouraged by the young, by r
In All Things
Some Australian Priests to Refuse Mass Translation
James Martin, S.J.
H T to CathNews At least a dozen Australian priests nbsp will refuse to use the new translation of the Roman Missal due to be implemented in November reports the Sydney Morning Herald nbsp nbsp The Catholic Church is facing open defiance over its new Mass says the Herald with at least a
In All Things
End of a Catholic era in Chicago?
Michael J. O’Loughlin
The New York Times magazine notes that if Rahm Emanuel wins election for Chicago mayor next week as is widely expected it will mark the first time in 80 years save once that the city hasn t been led by a Roman Catholic mayor But Emanuel who is Jewish appears to have some close connections to
In All Things
Is Turning the Other Cheek Even Possible?
James Martin, S.J.
Hey it s not just me who s focused these days on forgiveness charity and openness to those with whom we disagree the Gospels for the last two Sundays stress the always-topical theme of charity towards all--even your enemies nbsp Here s a little meditation on the Gospel reading for this Sunday
The Good Word
Transformer: More than meets the eye for an eye
John W. Martens
Many consider Leviticus boring containing as it does so many of the laws of Moses listed one after another Yet it is important to keep in mind how powerful Leviticus is as a text containing as it does so many of the laws of Moses listed one after another The power comes from a serious assessm
In All Things
Wisconsin Catholic Bishops Defend Public Workers’ Right to Organize
Clayton Sinyai
Weighing in on the legislative debate in Wisconsin over the right of public employees to join unions and engage in collective bargaining Archbishop Jerome Listecki of Milwaukee ndash speaking in his capacity as President of the Wisconsin Catholic Conference ndash nbsp issued a forthright defen
In All Things
The Nun Who Kissed Elvis
James Martin, S.J.
It took some time before this unusually long and unusually sympathetic article appeared on Entertainment Weekly s website but here is the entirely fascinating story of Dolores Hart the Nun Who Kissed Elvis aka Mother Dolores Hart of the Abbey of Regina Laudis in Connecticut nbsp Mother Dolore
In All Things
On Being Perfect: Swami on the Sermon, Part 5
Francis X. Clooney, S.J.
Cambridge MA This Sunday rsquo s Gospel prompts two considerable reflections by Swami Prabhavananda the first regarding nonviolence which I treated in my last blog and the second regarding the command ldquo Be perfect therefore as your heavenly Father is perfect rdquo 5 48 As for this
In All Things
The Church will have to fight this attempt to redefine marriage
Austen Ivereigh
It s hard so far to see the tempest behind the first clouds and hastening winds But an announcement yesterday by the UK government that it intends to lift the ban on civil partnerships being celebrated in places of worship is set to unleash a storm which could well redefine the relationship betwee
In All Things
A Country with 1M Superfluous People?
Tim Reidy
From Cuidad Nueva via Mirada Global a look at poverty in Argentina One of Argentina rsquo s unresolved matters in its Bicentennial is related to poverty which increased notoriously during the lsquo 90s when it rose to over 40 The country has natural resources and it is far from being overp
In All Things
Nonviolence for Some: Swami on the Sermon, Part 4
Francis X. Clooney, S.J.
Cambridge MA The Gospel for Sunday February 20 includes two famous and most challenging teachings of Jesus The first is ldquo You have heard that it was said lsquo An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth rsquo But I say to you Do not resist an evildoer But if anyone strikes you on the
In All Things
Of Budget Cuts & Sacred Cows
Karen Sue Smith
If the budget were in the hands of the public rather than in the hands of the president and Congress what would the man and woman on the street choose to cut According to a survey conducted by the PEW Research Center for the People amp the Press Feb 2-7 the four most popular spending cuts