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The Enemy Next Door
The modern mind has turned back to an ancient pagan distinction between two kinds of enemies, and in our confusion, we have begun to ask “Who is my enemy?” rather than “Who is my neighbor?”
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Christopher Dawson, Culture, and the Spiritual Vacuum of the Modern West
Drs. Joseph Stuart and David Tamisiea discuss the ongoing impact of cultural historian Christopher Dawson, including his insights of the spiritual vacuum of the modern West.
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The Hidden Origins of Victim Culture
The modern world's fixation on victimhood status is unique across cultures and history. From where did it arise?
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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.
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Radical Autonomy and the Principle of Formation
The principle of radical autonomy has gripped the imaginations of Westerners, but skews our vision of the Church and the Gospel.
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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?
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Fear, the Companion of Bigotry
Insistence on arguing for one’s cause in a limited set of ways indicates a refusal to expand one’s knowledge and accept new considerations.
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The Daily Existential Crossroads
Christians stand daily at the existential crossroads, recognizing that the choice between life and good, death and evil lies not just in the world around us but within our own hearts.
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War and Penitence
St. James responds to the invasion of Ukraine; an Ash Wednesday dedicated to peace; a model of Christian joy in Nagasaki; the feast of a chair.
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Why We Play
Folk music helps us to reflect on the past, build community, and refresh our spirits, ultimately speeding us along in our attempts to build a Christian culture.