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Snowed In and Blessed
Stephen P. White of Catholic University reflects on the snow days in Washington, D.C. “There’s something wholesome in the way a community shows its character when the comforts and self-sufficiency… Read More
Why We March
Stephen P. White of Catholic University reflects on the annual National March for Life in Washington, DC. “…the spiritual harm of abortion demands a response. Christ has given the definitive… Read More
Freedom in the Ties that Bind
Stephen P. White of Catholic University writes on the freedom that is discovered in commitment: “At times, it may seem good to be free of all of these constraints. But… Read More
Christmas Joy
Stephen P. White of Catholic University with a Christmas reflection: “In the dim light of the manger, with the star overhead, our spiritual eyesight is permitted, as it were, to… Read More
Nostalgia and Advent
Stephen P. White of Catholic University reflects on Advent. “There is good reason that all the days and weeks before Christmas are so laden with nostalgia. Beneath the busy-ness and… Read More
Feasting at the End of the World
On Thanksgiving Day, 2025, Stephen P. White reflects on the conjunction of the secular feast with the readings for the day. “As I said, the arrival of Thanksgiving during these… Read More
A Life at Sea
Stephen White of Catholic University reflects on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and Patrick O’Brian. “As their friendship deepens, each friend has time to notice and reflect on the sort… Read More
The Martyrs of Douai
Stephen P. White of Catholic University writes about the English martyrs: “Cardinal Allen’s dream that the men of his College at Douai would return to England and bring her back… Read More
The Future of the American Presbyterate
Stephen P. White reflects on the 2025 National Study of Catholic Priests: “The American presbyterate is united in its support for the family, for young people, and for evangelization. It… Read More
On the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels
Stephen P. White of Catholic University reflects on the feast day of the Guardian Angels (October 2): “We should never take lightly the inestimable value of having been placed under… Read More
A Bit of Gloomy Futurism
Stephen P. White of Catholic University writes on “The United States will soon have more residents over the age of 65 than under the age of 18. Social assistance programs… Read More
Verso l’alto
Stephen P. White of Catholic University writes about going “to the heights!” in St. Pier Giorgio Frassati’s words. “If climbing a mountain to catch a glimpse of the glory of… Read More