From Cathedrals to Empty Pews: The Fall of Catholic Spain
Spain was one of the most Catholic nations in Western Civilization. Today it leads the world in Catholic decline.
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The SSPX Is Heading to Schism — Catholics Need to Stop Playing Dumb
The SSPX Plans to Consecrate Bishops Without Rome's Approval on July 1. Why are Some Catholics Cheering for the Wrong Side?
Rome Has Spoken. The German Bishops Don't Care
FREE article, with an Afterthoughts segment for paid members. - The Vatican Said No to German Same-Sex Blessings — Twice. Here's Why Catholics Should Pay Attention.
Crisis of Catholic Intellect, and the Devil's Plan for it
When bad catechesis is seen as good theology, and sound theology is rejected, the only winner is the father of lies.
The Saints Call us Out of our Comfort Zone
Three holy men and women who had zero patience for religion that stays on the surface — and what they want you to do about it.
5 Reasons Catholics Are Dangerous — If They’re Doing It Right
Why serious Catholics inevitably become a problem for the world, the flesh, and the devil
Why Catholics Shouldn’t Be Offended by the Vatican Library’s Prayer Room
...and why some are uneasy, and not without valid reasons for concern. Here are the facts, not the controversy.
Why Women Can't be Priests
Female Priests and Deaconesses? It's a topic that people won't let die. Pope Leo, and his last three predecessors have defended an all-male priesthood. Let's go to the scripture, and sacred tradition to understand why
Coexistence With Islam Depends on What Islam Means
Responding to the Holy Father Pope Leo's call for "peaceful coexistence" with Islam, I ask a question no one else is asking "Which 'Islam'?"