One of the aspects of writing is research. A great place to begin is newspapers, specifically the archives. Fortunately, today on the internet, we have a great ability to search periodicals and get a virtual real-time understanding of an event in history. …

I am part of the Medium Partner Program but that does not mean I write for the money. In fact, because of the nature of my niche, I offer some of my most popular pieces for free. I am sure you’ve read the many articles from writers boasting Medium makes…

Pax Ahimsa Gethen uses the pronouns they, them and their in subjective and reflexive English expressions. Therefore, as per Pax’s request, I will use those pronouns in referring to them. Pax Ahimsa Gethen on Medium demands progressive Catholics to explain why they remain Catholic. I will use this space to…

No one can be strong by his own strength or secure except by God’s mercy and forgiveness — Saint Cyprian I see Catholics enter the arena to defend the many objections to biblical passages against homosexuality during the month of June. We can sum up the teaching in these articles…

Douglas Beaumont is a convert to Catholicism. A former professor in an Evangelical Christian Seminary, Dr. Beaumont came to the Catholic church about eight years ago. He just published a Catholic update of his former Evangelical book The Message Behind the Movie Reboot published by Ignatius Press. The following is…

If Pope Francis wants to send a stark message to the United States, he may have found the exact method by his latest announcement of now Cardinals-designate. Although bishops often enjoy the laity looking upon them with awe and reverence. The saints always warned against a blind form of this…

Easter Sunday, a Catholic tweeted how wonderful the celebration of the Vigil was in her home parish. She added an announcement that only those in the state of grace should come up to receive communion distracted her from the otherwise wonderful liturgy. Some agreed with her comment and others celebrated…

If you want to understand anything, go to its roots. Many explain the United States, for example, in its freedoms. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution — specifically the Bill of Rights define them. …

There is an old saying in Catholicism, every saint has a past and every sinner has a future. If there is anyone in the history of the Catholic Church who highlights this, and there are many, Charles de Foucault is one. Ignatius Press recently released the second edition of Charles…