A Closer Look

Peter Breen: Biggest pro-life defense case in a generation, Planned Parenthood v David Daleiden, freedom of the press is at stake; videos of underground illegal baby body parts harvesting industry have reshaped nation’s abortion industry; lawsuit against pro-life movement aims to stop & silence opposition. Dr. Scott Hahn: Good priests are suffering a silent crisis, […]

White House Rivalries in History; Faith in the Oval Office; Religion and the Presidency Tevi Troy Former White House staffer & presidential historian notes famous tumultuous rivalries in administrations of both parties throughout history From Truman to Trump, the modern White House has been filled with ambitious people ‘playing for the highest stakes’ Can presidents […]

Papal Document Clarifies Theology of Priesthood, Eucharist; Spiritual Director Teaches Deeper Prayer Sr. Sara Butler: Pope Francis’ post-Amazon Synod Apostolic Exhortation gives clarity to issues of priesthood, Eucharist, married priests and deaconesses with beautiful language, reaffirmed teaching; ‘The Catholic Priesthood and Women: A Guide to the Teaching of the Church’ clarifies doctrine, theology Fr. Donald […]

Gordon Chang: China expert looks at growing outrage over mysterious illness, death of Dr. Li, the one who first alerted colleagues about coronavirus; disease ravaging the country could be China’s “Chernobyl,” the cover up of a disaster eventually leading to the downfall of the regime; people losing fear of the Party.  Dr. Catherine Pakaluk: ‘Can […]

Jill Stanek: Nurse who called national attention to babies surviving abortion being left to die alone, testifies at Senate hearing on ‘Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act’; this should be non-partisan, unanimous in both Senate & House, it’s not about abortion; who will protect these most vulnerable humans?  Dr. Richard Fitzgibbons: No fault divorce cultural […]

Beverly Hallberg: DC Media Group communications expert looks at messages, ‘narratives’, claims and reach of political candidates and those in office now; how to get and hold people’s attention, tell people what they need to hear (instead of what media, politicians want them to hear); all the talk about abortion. Serrin Foster: Feminists for Life […]

Barbara Nicolosi: Is Hollywood learning from culture or leading it? How do films influence us? Are Americans tuning out Hollywood or watching more selectively?; Aristotle’s elements of good storytelling; Pope Francis choosing storytelling as theme for World Day of Communications Message. Ed Whelan: Deadline for ratifying the ERA passed 40 years ago, why is it […]

Prof. William Saunders: CUA’s Master of Arts in Human Rights program entrusted to St. Josephine Bakhita, patron of the oppressed; what we can and must learn from saints who witnessed heroic faith, peace and trust in God when people are persecuted and human rights are denied. Elizabeth Yore: International Day of Prayer and Awareness against […]

Patrick Von Dohlen, Melissa Beckett: San Antonio Family Association Education Series focuses on school curriculum of sex-ed inappropriate for children; parents must be involved, guard against “stolen innocence”, be first educators of their children. Lathan Watts: First Liberty observes Ronald Reagan’s birthday reminding Americans that Reagan’s defense of religious liberty was “prophetic”, Reagan’s famous statement […]

Fr. Robert Spitzer: ‘The Essence of Things’; Why be Catholic? What’s so special about the Catholic Church?; The Church’s incredible work with charity and social teaching, remarkable legacy in science, faith, and reason, the Eucharist itself, the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  

Alison Centofante: Live Action’s ongoing battles with social media censorship on Facebook and Twitter, expanded to TikTok; why the silencing and how is Live Action continuing to get their message out to tens of thousands of followers? Michael New: A good decade for the pro-life movement, from defense to offense to leading the cause of […]

Brian Burch: Catholic voters need to understand the deepest levels of meaning underlying prevailing liberal ideologies, and their impact on human lives, relationships, communities, governance and flourishing or destruction. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer: Lessons to learn from Justice Thomas’ Life; Secularists are imposing their own religion; the central role of religious liberty in our nation’s history & […]

Alison Centofante: Social Media app TikTok bans pro life group, Live Action, but later allows their content. Fr. Ben Johnson: Supreme Court’s Espinoza v. Montana case gives justices opportunity to strike down antiquated, counterproductive, discriminatory laws against religious schools, paving the way for greater school choice; only prejudice in US history not addressed by ‘the […]

Fr. Leo Patalinghug: Saving the Family: The Transformative Power of Sharing Meals With People You Love; proven, significant benefits of regular family meals for children, from physical health to mental, emotional social and spiritual health.  Msgr. Stuart Swetland : Pope’s new cycle of catechesis on the Beatitudes; Pope Francis’ message for World Day of Communications; […]

Dr. Gene Neri: ‘Lonely, burned out, and depressed: The state of millennials‘ mental health entering the 2020s’; ‘Physician Burnout Is Widespread, Especially Among Those in Midcareer’; ‘From moms to medical doctors, burnout is everywhere these days’; recognizing & treating symptoms; faith, hope & health. Caller, Michelle: my mother is living with me. I need help […]