Life of Faith
A selection of recent articles on this topic
Is God Really Infinite?
Classical theism, with its identification of God with infinity, has developed a reputation for emphasizing divine transcendence…
No Fighting God
Some months after my son-in-law, Rob Susil, died, a longtime friend asked me, in a gentle but…
The Two Shall Become One Flesh
In the Gospel of St. Mark, the Lord Jesus teaches that “from the beginning of creation ‘God…
Receptive Ecumenism
What follows is a version of my introduction to the Theopolis Institute’s 2015 Nevin Lectures, February 20,…
World Christianity by the Numbers
The annual “Status of Global Christianity” survey published by the International Bulletin of Missionary Research is a…
Expulsion and Temptation
Like many of its sister ancient churches of the East, the Armenian Apostolic Church lays special emphasis…
Why Louisiana Can’t Break the Confessional’s Seal
In January of this year, the U.S. Supreme court declined to intervene in a case in which…
Lent, Day by Day
The phrase “Lenten journey” has become ubiquitous in contemporary Catholicism, but for once, AmChurchSpeak makes an important…
Fr. McBrien’s Legacy
When Fr. Richard McBrien—author of twenty-five books, syndicated columnist, and previous chairman of the theology department at…
Engaging John Together
Not long ago I participated in a conference, “Engaging the Gospel of John, Engaging One Another: Catholics,…
Hospice, Defend Yourself!
Hospice is about living, not dying. More precisely, hospice supports life with dignity for its patients and…
Many Heroes, So Little Heroism
As America lurches toward a fully same-sex-affirming public square, it is increasingly urged along by that most…
When We Turn Inward
Abraham Kuyper (1837–1920) was one of the giants of his era, wearing any number of hats during…
An Apology for the Catholic Church’s Patriarchy
Patriarchy refers to rule by men. It is an accusation often levelled at the Catholic Church, an…
The Word and the Rule of Faith
Evangelicalism is awash in the 3Rs: retrieval, renewal, and ressourcement. As Michael Allen and Scott Swain explain…
