How the Catholic Church—from Jesus to Dom Perignon to modern monks—has helped perfect the art of winemaking
Zac Davis
Zac Davis is an associate editor and the senior director for digital strategy for America. He also co-hosts the podcast, Jesuitical.
Lord, transform my drowsy heart for Advent
A Reflection for Saturday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time, by Zac Davis
Jesus doesn’t call us all to be apostles. Thank God.
A Reflection for the Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles, by Zac Davis
Did Vatican II fail? Are we allowed to ask the question?
To act like there are no open questions about the council’s relationship to the state of the church is an act of denialism and pearl-clutching.
Miracles should fill us with wonder and awe. Then they should inspire us to action.
A Reflection for the Memorial of Saint Januarius, by Zac Davis
The Gospel is clear: Celebration is an essential part of being a Christian
A Reflection for the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Zac Davis
Jesus calls us to be childlike—and forget about using our ‘inside voice’
A Reflection for the Nineteenth Tuesday in Ordinary Time, by Zac Davis
In a world obsessed with power, Jesus offers an alternative: humble service
A Reflection for Monday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time, by Zac Davis
Why you should go on a pilgrimage—more than once
Pope Francis has said that going on pilgrimage is “one of the people of God’s most eloquent expressions of faith.” Why?
Roundtable: Should Catholics be part of Elon Musk’s Twitter?
Or should they have already logged off?
