Armed Guards at Schools Aren’t the Answer
The nation witnessed another school shooting last week, this time in Florida. And like the swallows returning to San Juan Capistrano, the Left flocked to the tragedy in order to scream for more gun...
View ArticleSt. Billy Graham?
Billy Graham, the famous Protestant evangelist, died yesterday at the age of 99. Graham, of course, is one of the best-known and beloved Americans of the 20th century. He met with every President since...
View ArticleHow to Attend the Latin Mass
I recently recorded a video with Taylor Marshall on “How to Attend the Latin Mass.” It can be intimidating for many, so hopefully it will help those who are interested. The post How to Attend the Latin...
View ArticleNew Column!
I’m excited to announce that I will be writing a regular column over at OnePeterFive called “Scripture & Tradition.” It will consist of reflections on the Sunday Scripture readings for the...
View ArticleWhy I Call Myself a “Traditional Catholic”
A few months ago I updated my twitter profile with the label “Traditional Catholic.” Although I started attending a Latin Mass parish back in 2011 and have had “traditional” leanings for even longer, I...
View ArticleWhy We Cannot Hope for Universal Salvation: A Brief Explanation
Hans Urs von Balthasar was one of the most prominent—and controversial—Catholic theologians of the 20th century. What he is perhaps most known for is his belief that we can hope for the salvation of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
12 Practical Tips to Make Fasting Spiritually and Physically Fruitful
Guest post from my wife, Suzan Sammons. Here are some ways to make your fasting spiritually and physically fruitful. (This is not medical advice*; I’m just a nutrition grad student ) 1. Any fast can be...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Beginnings of Christianity Timeline
Recently I’ve been reading a few books on first century Christianity, including The Church of Rome in the First Century by George Edmundson and Redating Matthew, Mark,& Luke by John Wenham. The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hand-Made Rosaries for Sale
How would you like a hand-made Rosary to brighten your day or someone else’s? My wife has been making Rosaries for some time, and is now offering them for sale. These sturdy Rosaries hold up well to...
View ArticleInitial Impressions: Fratelli Tutti
Here are some of my initial impressions of Pope Francis’s new encyclical, Fratelli Tutti. This is not intended to be a comprehensive review, but instead what came to my mind while I read it. This is...
View ArticleA Guide to Living in an Orwellian Digital Age
We shouldn’t really be surprised by the massive censorship Big Tech is now engaging in. It began years ago, when they started to ban “fringe” figures like Milo Yiannopoulos and Alex Jones. Most people...
View ArticleJustice and the Living Wage
My wife and I homeschool our children, which means we get a great deal of control over what they are taught—the materials used, how subjects are presented, etc. We use a Catholic program that offers...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How I Disconnected from the Google Borg
A few weeks ago I wrote a brief guide to disconnecting from various Orwellian internet services. It received a much greater response than I expected, suggesting that I’m not the only one concerned...
View ArticleThe Secret to Raising Christian Children
For the Christian parent today, anxiety can be a constant companion. Beyond the normal stresses of parenthood, the Christian parent has a greater and more pervasive fear: What if my child leaves the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Incredibly Shrinking Catholic Convert Rate
Last week the USCCB announced that over 30,000 people would be entering the Catholic Church this Easter. Among Catholics, this news was received with much joy. As someone who entered the Church at...
View ArticleIn Defense of Altar Boys
Last week I wrote about the importance of all-boys clubs. My jumping-off point was the decision of the Boy Scouts to drop “Boy” from the name and to open the group to girls. But the push to include...
View ArticleNoisy Children at Mass: How to Train for Reverence (and Why)
Recently a priest on Twitter argued that parents should never take their kids out of Mass, even if they are making a racket. He said, “Children are never a distraction.” His intention was to be...
View ArticleWant to Grow Spiritually? Get Physical!
When I was in high school—long, long ago—I had a youth pastor who warned us that the spiritual life wouldn’t always be easy. Sometimes we wouldn’t have the enthusiasm we had as teenagers. As a young,...
View ArticleThe Papolatry of Cardinal Ouellet
Over a month ago Archbishop Carlo Vigano, former apostolic nuncio to the United States, made a number of accusations against Pope Francis and others regarding their alleged cover-up of the Cardinal...
View ArticleWould the Latin Mass Fill the Pews?
Over ten years ago Pope Benedict XVI issued Summorum Pontificum, the motu proprio liberalizing the offering of the Traditional Latin Mass. Before this action, the celebration of “Extraordinary Form” of...
View Article