Guest Columnist
Why men fight
Will women in front-line combat duty change the way men behave in combat?Men fight to protect their women. Or, at... Read more
Same-sex attraction and the specter of inequality
When I first considered the question of whether civil partnerships or civil marriage should be permitted for same-sex couples, I... Read more
It's not our right to protect one life and snuff out another on a whim
“We're stepped out upon the world's stage now – the fate of human dignity is in our hands.”With the words... Read more
A pastoral letter on the occasion of the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,I went to college in 1968 with the idea of becoming a doctor, like my... Read more
What pilgrimage means for peacebuilding in the Holy Land
Religion may often be thought of as a source of conflict, but there is plenty of evidence to the contrary... Read more
A second look at porn: Part one
“Poor Lily. Xavier just used her body, and not even the right side!” In his film “Damsels in Distress,” Whit... Read more
The General Assembly should reject same-sex 'marriage'
The proposal to legalize “same-sex marriage” in the State of Rhode Island is immoral and unnecessary. Despite enormous political pressure,... Read more
Will Egypt become a totalitarian state?
The Muslim Brotherhood has made another giant step forward in consolidating its rule in Egypt through the successful passage of... Read more
America's pro-lifers are building a culture of life
I don’t usually agree with Frances Kissling. In fact, I’m certain that I never do.Kissling is a Catholic who has... Read more
Christmas, the New Year and the problem of suffering
My wife and I just had our first baby. It’s incredible how much a baby changes everything: when you eat,... Read more
Courage and Christmas
For most of us Christmas is a cozy time. We get together with family and friends to sip on hot... Read more
Courage and Christmas
For most of us Christmas is a cozy time. We get together with family and friends to sip on hot... Read more
The New Evangelization: Power and my identity
Show Me the Money! … Cha ching! Read more
Mary in the city of angels
Los Angeles today might not be the first place that comes to mind when seeking out hymns to the Blessed... Read more
The New Evangelization: Authority and power
When I was in college I experienced a significant conversion to Christ. From that point on a fire burned in my... Read more
Twentieth century (and later) musical treasures
In this column, it has been my special brief to pursue and attempt to resuscitate the reputation of great 20th... Read more
Legal abortion not the answer in Ireland deaths
Do the tragic deaths in Ireland of Savita Halappanavar and her pre-born daughter Prasa really make a case for legal... Read more
Why can't Islam apologize?
By now, everyone is familiar with how upset many Muslims were by the 14-minute amateur video, released on YouTube, called... Read more
