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What Covers a Multitude of Sins
Stephen White reflects on the gospel story of the rich young man in the context of the CDF’s answer to a question about blessing same-sex couples: “What the Church asks… Read More
The Gardening Animal
Stephen White of Catholic University reflects on the parallel between keeping a garden and Lenten penances: “In all of this, the garden is more than an allegory for harmony with… Read More
The Catholic Project at Catholic University, Two Years On
In his column this week, Stephen White reflects on his two years with The Catholic Project at Catholic University: “The abuse crisis has not created a greater need for lay… Read More
Mercy, but about what?
In his column, Stephen White of Catholic University reflects on God’s mercy; the mercy that leads to freedom from sin. “One could say that Jesus’ interactions with the Pharisees were… Read More
Our Catholic President
Stephen White reflects on the new Catholic President of the United States. “We have come to a point where Catholic political activism – both left and right – is at… Read More
A Catholic Moment
Stephen White of The Catholic Project at Catholic University reflects on the fact that none of the federal branches of government will be led by a Protestant– for the first… Read More
Biden and the Bishops
Executive Director of the Catholic Project at Catholic University, Stephen White, reflects on the controversy over President-elect Biden and the reception of Holy Communion. “Nowhere is the individualist strain in… Read More
Christian Gratitude
Stephen White of The Catholic Project at Catholic University reflects on the virtue of the season: gratitude. “The beginning of trust in the providence of God begins with the loss… Read More
John Paul II committed sins too. Just like all the other saints.
Over at America Magazine, Executive Director Stephen White of Catholic University reflects on the Pelagianism of those who call into question the sanctity of John Paul II because he made… Read More
Mistakes Were Made
Stephen White of Catholic University offers initial analysis of the (Cardinal) McCarrick Report, released on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. “For those who don’t think clericalism has played a major role… Read More
Warring Spirits
Stephen White of Catholic University reflects on the fact of evil spirits as the country celebrates Halloween and prepares for Election Day. “The truth is that evil spirits are (as… Read More
Amy Barrett and the Intolerable
Stephen White of Catholic University reflects on the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court and the consternation that it has caused in some circles. “If… Read More