What David French Gets Wrong About the Culture War

What David French Gets Wrong About the Culture War

There is a brand of nonsensical liberalism that celebrates the triumph of processes. Such liberals celebrate speech but not what is said. They delight in choice, not what is chosen. They affirm the act of worship, not who or what is the object of adoration. Under this perspective, the most absurd contradictions can coexist as … Read more

Manhood: A Catholic Look at a Much-Needed Commentary

Manhood: A Catholic Look at a Much-Needed Commentary

Plenty of men live their lives avoiding responsibility, work and effort. Many have no idea of the purpose of their lives and where they want to go. Others recoil before a culture that interprets any movement to male character development or leadership as hateful and oppressive. All these masculine figures are missing one vital ingredient: … Read more

On the Road to Mecosta

On the Road to Mecosta

The course of rivers is often marked by rapids, which reflect excitement, dynamism and raw power. While rapids can be exhilarating, there is also a place for river pools and backwaters, which, unlike swamps, collect and tame the wild currents and then send the waters forward again. We experience both conditions as we navigate the … Read more

Google It! Google Cancels a Drag Show

Google It! Google Cancels a Drag Show

Looking at the headline, it seemed too good to be true. Perhaps it was clickbait especially driven by algorithms to appeal to a conservative Christian demographic. The headline said Google canceled a drag queen show for its employees. It could not possibly be true since the search engine giant is one of the wokest of … Read more

Immorality Harms Everyone, Not Just Children

Immorality Harms Everyone, Not Just Children

One of the most powerful arguments against the LGBTQ+ agenda is its corruption of young children. People, especially parents, rightly object to their young children being exposed to highly sexualized Drag Queen Story Hours. Others call out city and school governing bodies for the pornographic library books polluting the innocent minds of scandalized children. Pride … Read more

What Comes After Dobbs? A Natural Law Moment

What Comes After Dobbs? A Natural Law Moment

It has been a year since the celebrated Dobbs decision overturning the infamous Roe v. Wade ruling that found a legal “right” to procured abortion in the U.S. Constitution. Many are now asking what comes after Dobbs as the abortion issue weaves its way through the states. Some conservative states are all but eliminating the … Read more

Serving a ‘Woke’ God More Powerful Than Money

Serving a ‘Woke’ God More Powerful Than Money

Preparing for the dreaded “pride” month, many corporate firms promoted pro-LGBTQ products and events targeting all ages and even toddlers. Consumers reacted with unexpected rage and vigor that impacted corporate bottom lines. Most executives knew there were risks involved in these decisions and paid the consequences. For example, the Bud Light debacle featuring a transsexual … Read more

To the LA Dodgers, Keep Your Christian Faith and Family Day

To the LA Dodgers, Keep Your Christian Faith and Family Day

By doubling down on re-inviting the blasphemous “Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence” to receive an award on June 16, the Los Angeles Dodgers provoked the indignation of countless Catholics nationwide. Despite widespread calls to call off the symbolic gesture, the Dodgers were unmoved. They prized the validation of the nation’s woke establishment much more than their … Read more

The World Needs Backpack Heroes Who Seek After Beauty

The World Needs Backpack Heroes Who Seek After Beauty

The world was recently stunned by the image of a deranged Syrian man who went on a stabbing spree, attacking small children at a park in France. Perhaps even more stunning and inspiring were the actions of a young man who stood in his way armed with two backpacks . . . and his Catholic Faith. The … Read more