Bolstered by extensive research and passionate prose, ‘In the Shadow of Freedom’ makes a compelling argument for Catholics in particular to pay more heed to reconciliation and healing for the racist history of the United States.
Catholic Identity
Posted inArts & Culture, Film
Remembering James Earl Jones: the voice of God, a father and a compelling villain
James Earl Jones, who died this week, was a prominent figure on stage and screen. He also possessed a voice—and a presence—that has become iconic in American culture.
Posted inArts & Culture, Catholic Movie Club
Lessons from ‘Lady Bird’: Angst, love and the prayerful art of paying attention
We often don’t recognize our influences until much later. It’s the things we’re closest to that we have the most trouble seeing clearly.
Posted inArts & Culture, Television
‘The Rings of Power’ stays true to Tolkien’s Catholic vision
Catholic themes abound in J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, and the new season of ‘The Rings of Power’ stays true to that vision.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
The secret to raising kids that stay Catholic? Family prayer, helping others and hugs
What are some ways Catholic parents can help their children grow up to be faithful Catholic adults? It might start with three Rs: relationship, rituals and reaching out.
Posted inExplainer, Faith
Three Catholic athletes who brought faith to the Olympics
Among the standout American athletes at this year’s Olympics were plenty whose hard work and accomplishments are also a source of pride and unity among U.S. Catholics.
Posted inArts & Culture, Catholic Book Club
Biden didn’t do something unthinkable. LBJ also withdrew from the presidential race.
President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek re-election is surprising—but don’t call it unprecedented. It happened once before, in 1968.
Posted inArts & Culture, Catholic Movie Club
Catholic Movie Club: Why do we glorify ‘The Godfather’?
The fact that audiences see the story as aspirational is more of a reflection on us as fallen people than the film itself.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Harrison Butker deserves an apology—from Benedictine College
Benedictine College should apologize to Mr. Butker for putting him in a position he should not have been in—and which he was not wise or mature enough to avoid.
Posted inArts & Culture, Music
Bronx bluesman and self-proclaimed ‘ferocious Catholic’: Dion DiMucci considers his legacy
Dion a great artist who continues to write and record music even now. But he is also a devoted Catholic, having returned to the faith of his childhood in midlife.