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The Catholic Thing is a daily column rooted in the richest cultural tradition in the world, i.e., the concrete historical reality of Catholicism.
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Join well-known theologian and author Edward Sri for weekly insights on understanding and living out the Catholic faith. Delve deeper into the Bible, prayer time, virtue, relationships, marriage and family and culture with practical reflections on all things Catholic. Don't just go through the motions. Live as an intentional Catholic, a disciple of Jesus Christ.
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Join us as we strive to do just one small thing for love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Each week Nancy will share about the reality of being a Catholic Parent, and how we are called to strive to raise saints despite the fact that we are a sinner. Often times she will be touching on topics covered on the Catholic Sprouts Podcast that week, in a way that is more geared towards adults.
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By John M. Grondelski. But first a note from Robert Royal: We're getting into the final stages of this fundraising campaign - and those last few thousands will make all the difference. If you're tired of these messages there's an easy way to stop them. Click the button. And if you don't like buttons, there are mailing addresses for checks, wire tra…
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By Robert Royal. But first a note: We're not shy at The Catholic Thing when it comes to saying: "The Lord made it that way," as today's column explains. Odds are, if you're reading this, you aren't either. So, if you agree and haven't donated yet to our mid-year campaign, what are you waiting for? Our Thing only works thanks to you. So please give.…
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How to Respond When the Church Lets You Down (Part 2)
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Do you ever feel helpless in the face of the challenges within the Church? Challenges within the Church are not new to this generation or even this century. There have always been crises within the Church. So, how does God work through these crises? Dr. Edward Sri examines some of the past crises of the Church and highlights the good that has come …
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By Rev. Jerry J. PokorskyMany things rightly preoccupy us as we go about trying to solve personal and public problems. Other preoccupations are obsessive. The abundance of news, entertainment, and advertising often creates and feeds such obsessions. The Sacred Liturgy on this Feast of Corpus Christi, along with the regular recitation of the Lord's …
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By Anthony Esolen. But first a note from Robert Royal: As Professor Esolen explains today, there's a vast difference between our compassion towards sinners - which means, towards all of us since all of us need God's mercy and salvation - and the indulgence of self-destructive attitudes and acts, among bishops and the Vatican itself. A lot of confus…
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By David WarrenBut first a note from Robert Royal: We're moving well again in our fundraising. And it would be good if we started to move fast enough that we won't need to spend a lot more time at this necessary campaign. There are serious challenges that call for our full attention - and action. And we need to get back to them. We're getting close…
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By Stephen P. White. But first a note from Robert Royal: The Catholic Church is the one truly universal institution in the world. And people who think that we need to be more "inclusive" - in the sense that the world uses that term - are deceiving themselves. As Steve White shows today, the Church can assimilate what's good in any culture, even the…
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By Randall Smith. But first a note from Robert Royal: At TCT, we try to maintain a certain serenity rooted in our belief that God is, ultimately, in control. Of everything. But we also still cannot take this mission too casually. We're at the point in our mid-year fundraising that donations are flagging. That's understandable, but something we cann…
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How to Respond When the Church Lets You Down (Part 1)
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What do you do in the face of concerns over the state of the Church? There are problems in the Church on the parish level all the way to the Vatican. So, how do we understand these problems and what role do each of us play in truly reforming the Church? Dr. Edward Sri weighs in on this topic and offers his advice on how to respond to it. Snippet fr…
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By Robert Royal. But first a note. We hope you all had a restful Memorial Day with family and friends. But we're back now and need to do business again. Our mid- year funding campaign resumes with good progress made and more that needs to be made. Soon. We intend to be here for everything that will happen in the Church and the world for the rest of…
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'Sacred Service' at the National WWI Museum
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By Brad Miner"A good chaplain is as valuable as a good general." - British field marshal Sir Douglas Haig, 1915Growing up in Worthington, Ohio, Memorial Day was always accompanied - as where was it not - by a parade down High Street that included veterans, our high school band, some active-duty servicemen, and lots of spectators.There were many WWI…
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By Fr. Paul D. ScaliaMany readers will be familiar with the story of Nicholas of Myra at the Council of Nicaea. It's said that when the saint heard Arius speak heresy, he was so angered that he strode across the Council floor and struck the heresiarch in the face. Now, that behavior is not to be imitated or encouraged. Still, there's something admi…
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By Fr. Raymond J. de SouzaThirty years ago, St. John Paul the Great launched two new pontifical academies, the Pontifical Academy for Social Sciences (PASS) and the Pontifical Academy for Life (PAV). It was the heady days of the 1990s, when the papal magisterium offered a bold defense of life and liberty according to Gospel principles.The Cold War …
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Biden: Cafeteria Catholic or Something Far More Dangerous?
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By David CarlinBut first a note from Robert Royal: We're still doing well in our mid-year fundraising, but we're slowing down. And that just can't happen. Not until we get to where we need to be for the rest of 2024 and beyond. If you need convincing, just look at today's column. David Carlin makes a strong case about not only President Biden but a…
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By Michael PakalukReflect with me, in Mary's month, on what we learn about Mary - her personality and her virtues - from the Magnificat. I don't mean what it says, so much as (i) the fact that we have it at all; (ii) the fact that she composed it; and (iii) what it does not say.First, the fact that we have it at all. (Luke 1:46-55) We take this for…
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By Francis X. MaierBut first a note: Be sure to tune in tomorrow, Thursday, May 23 at 8 PM Eastern, to EWTN for a new episode of 'The World Over.' TCT Editor-in-Chief Robert Royal will join host Raymond Arroyo to discuss recent developments in the Church in Rome and in the U.S. Check your local listings for the channel in your area. Shows are usual…
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What Does It Mean to Be "Open to Life"? (with Beth Sri)
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Should we be open to having another child? This is a question that many married couples face throughout their marriage. Having children requires a lot of sacrifice. However, the Church and experience teaches us about the “supreme goodness” of having children. Dr. Edward Sri is joined by his wife Beth Sri to discuss the discernment process of having…
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By Father Thomas G. Weinandy, OFM, Cap.But first a note from Robert Royal: As Father Weinandy rightly points out today, Pope Francis misunderstands the Church in the United States, particularly what conservative Catholics here are and do. Unlike the dead clinging to dogmas that the pope believes exists on these shores among many bishops, priests, a…
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By Anthony EsolenBut first a note from Robert Royal: It's only three days since we started our mid-year funding campaign, and we're doing very well. There's still much more to do, however. It's outrageous, for example, that a column like today's by Professor Esolen even has to be written. But it has to be - as do many more if we are to resist being…
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Taking Mary as a Companion for Pentecost
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By Rev. Peter M.J. StravinskasOn Pentecost Sunday, much could be said about this day itself and about the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church. I would like, however, to say a few words about what the Holy Spirit did for one particular woman, for it was the Holy Spirit who made Mary the Mother of Jesus, as well as Mother of the Church.This approac…
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By Stephen P. WhiteBut first a note from Robert Royal: We're moving right along quite well in our mid-year fundraising. And thanks to those who have donated for that. But it's my duty to remind all of you who have not yet contributed to do so. Today. Tomorrow is Sunday, when we take a rest from the pursuit of lucre. And you really don't want to hav…
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By David WarrenBut first a note from Robert Royal: I'm extremely grateful to everyone who responded to the first day of our mid-year fundraising yesterday. Thanks to every one of you for your commitment and generosity. I wish I could respond to each of you individually but numbers make that impossible. We received donations from every state in the …
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By Robert RoyalBut first a note: Be sure to tune in this evening, Thursday, May 16th at 8 PM Eastern, to EWTN for a new episode of 'The World Over.' TCT Editor-in-Chief Robert Royal and contributor Fr. Gerald E. Murray will join host Raymond Arroyo to discuss the latest developments in the Church in Rome and in the U.S. Check your local listings fo…
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By Bishop James D. ConleyBut first a note: Be sure to tune in tomorrow, Thursday, May 16th at 8 PM Eastern to EWTN for a new episode of 'The World Over.' TCT Editor-in-Chief Robert Royal and contributor Father Gerald E. Murray will join host Raymond Arroyo to discuss the latest developments in the Church in Rome and in the U.S. Check your local lis…
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Learning Salvation History at the Basilica of St. John Lateran
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Join Dr. Edward Sri on this special edition episode from the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome, Italy. Dr. Sri guides listeners through the center aisle of the basilica and explains the magnificent artwork found there. He reveals the significance of the Biblical scenes depicted and emphasizes the importance of understanding both the Old and New …
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Student Demonstrations: Power, Not Freedom of Speech
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By Randall SmithDid you get caught in the student riot?" asked a friend. "What riot?" "The Pro-Palestinian demonstration at the University of Texas." I am at UT on a sabbatical. "We don't have student riots in Texas," I informed him; "we have temporary misunderstandings between students and state troopers about who controls public spaces. The stude…
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