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One of the analogies that I find helpful in looking at the world and trying to believe in God’s providence is that of a tapestry, in which one side is… Read More

Stephen White of Catholic University writes about Neil Postman’s classic Amusing Ourselves to Death in view of social media and smartphones. “It is not hard to find all this same… Read More

Stephen White of Catholic University reflects on the conversation surrounding birth rates and the effects of a poor dating scene for Catholics: “Today’s breakdown in Catholic dating and marriage among… Read More

Stephen White of Catholic University reflects on his experience at the National Eucharistic Congress in July 2024: “That was the triumph of Indianapolis. The People of God gathered to meet… Read More

Stephen P. White of Catholic University reflects on the response of Paolo Riffini to journalists at the Catholic Media Association Conference 2024 who asked why the Vatican Dicastery on Communications… Read More

Stephen White of Catholic University shares lessons from Shelby Foote’s The Civil War: A Narrative as he listens to it on his commute: “And that only accounts for Northern opinion.… Read More

Stephen P. White of Catholic University reflects on the difference between inculturation of Catholic liturgy in places formed by other forces and the West, where the culture was formed precisely… Read More

Stephen White of Catholic University looks at the data from a recent Pew research survey: “The portion of Catholics who say that their religion is ‘very important’ in their life… Read More

Sara Perla, Communications Manager for The Catholic Project, offers an opinion on the AP’s recent piece on the changing Catholic Church in America: “I hope that Sullivan’s article helps us… Read More

Before proceeding into Mass, the priest and altar servers gather in the narthex of Transfiguration of Our Lord Parish in Syracuse, New York. [Photo by Ryan Brady, National Geographic] Stephen… Read More

Stephen P. White of Catholic University reflects on the pro-life strategy of incrementalism. “Catholics, of course, have a great deal to contribute to that work. One issue of particular importance… Read More

Requievit Dominus Die Septimo ab Omni Opere Quod Patrarat, c. 12th century, Monreale Cathedral, Sicily. Stephen White of Catholic University reflects on the upcoming release of a document on human… Read More