New Articles Every Monday
New Articles Every Monday
A Far Better Rest Than I Have Ever Known
In The Dark Knight Rises, Bruce Wayne’s climb from the pit becomes a powerful metaphor for hope in despair. This article explores the surprising connection between Batman’s ascent and the Assumption of Mary, revealing how both stories reflect the promise of rising from darkness into light, from suffering into glory.
Finding Vocation Among the Dead
In the Summer of 2019, I had an inconvenient idea – “I think I want to be a priest.”
Tuesdays with ChatGPT
There are conversations that drift. And then there are those that drill—down into mystery, into silence, into the ache beneath belief. This one began with a question: “If you were capable of obsession, which religious miracle would you obsess over and why?”
Remembering the Memorial Acclamation
“Remembering the Memorial Acclamation” reflects on the once-beloved liturgical phrase “Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.” This article explores its history, removal from the Roman Missal, and its profound theological meaning — revealing how it unites past, present, and future through the virtues of love, faith, and hope.
When Once We Were Heroes
One of the most haunting images during the COVID-19 pandemic was the “blackout map” — a grim graphic showing U.S. dioceses turning black as bishops suspended public Masses and lifted the Sunday obligation in the name of public health. Sunday after Sunday, the map darkened, and with it, the heartbeat of the Church’s public worship dimmed.
The White Tree Withered
“Gondor did not fall in a single battle. It eroded under the weight of forgotten courage, political fear, and a love of comfort over mission. Stewardship replaced sacrifice. Titles endured, but conviction did not.”
In some corners of the Church today, the White Tree still stands — but does it bloom?
June 1, The Sacred Heart of Jesus
The secular world touts June as “Pride Month”, a month for rejoicing in homosexual behavior. A month to relish in such sexual sins. This June, let us try something different. Let us aim for conversion of heart such that when people see you they can’t help but also see the love of Christ.
Dangerous Prayers
"Dangerous prayers" are those that challenge us, transform us, and often lead to unexpected, sometimes difficult, spiritual growth.
The Toll Booth to Everywhere
Like a mirage an old Pontiac slowly lurches forward, unsure if I too am a mirage in this booth. The Pontiac comes to a halt. The driver’s a woman, late thirties maybe. Sunglasses, lipstick, funeral-black dress. She rolls down the window and stares straight ahead. She doesn't speak.
I slide open the panel.
“Arm.”
She doesn’t argue. Just shifts in her seat as if rethinking every decision that led her here and slowly stretches out her arm through the window like it’s a toll ticket.
The Diviner hums. One drop of blood, and it begins.
