Society and Culture

Christians living in the midst of the Gnostic visions of the modern world will benefit from five key recommendations based on St. John Henry Newman's insights into belief and imagination.

Many people in the West have accepted one of two modern narrative visions of the world: the techno-naturalist vision and the equity-justice vision. What are they?

There is a particular urgency for evangelization today. Catholic universities are uniquely positioned to play a powerful role in evangelization.

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?”

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.

The modern world's fixation on victimhood status is unique across cultures and history. From where did it arise?

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 principle of radical autonomy has gripped the imaginations of Westerners, but skews our vision of the Church and the Gospel.

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?

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.