The Christian Athlete: Sports as a Tool
Christian athletes are often taught that their Christianity should help them be better athletes - but perhaps it's better to look at sport as a tool for becoming better Christians.
Social Justice and Social Charity in the Business World
Rhetoric based on social justice has been on the rise, often interpreted through a narrow set of concerns. But what if there is better way to understand and address social ills?
Why Require Benedict?
To study the life and legacy of St. Benedict is not only to encounter one of the most vibrant spiritual and theological traditions of the Church, but also to explore an enduring case study in the vital relationship between religion and culture.
The Christian Athlete: Sports and Health
The Christian tradition offers insights into the importance of physical training and the need for an active balance in the lives of athletes.
The Christian Athlete: Me, an Idolater?
Nobody needs another idol: young people need leaders, role models, examples of human virtue. They need the true God.
The Gift of Fraternal Humility
It is critical for us to understand that our gifts are not ours to hold onto, but rather are ours to give away to others in need.
Who Are We? Where Are We Going?
In remarks offered upon receiving the 2022 Canterbury Medal from the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, Msgr. James Shea explores a poignant question asked of all Christians: Who are you? Where are you going?
The Christian Athlete: Sports Talent
Christians are called to use their talents for good, and this applies no less to Christian athletes. What does it mean for Christian athletes to use their talents well?
Actively Receiving, Actively Rejecting
Turning to God involves rejecting that which holds us back from him. Actively receiving and actively rejecting are two sides of the same act of faith.
Spiritual Bachelorhood
Faith acknowledges the needs of the heart and relates them to Jesus. However, due to original sin, we often sit in self-made aloneness, failing to bring our needs to him.