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