My Hope for Christian Europe

French existentialist Gabriel Marcel called hope “the stuff of which the soul is made.” Dante marked the entrance to Hell by its absence: Lasciate ogni speranza, voi ch’entrate (“Abandon all hope, you who enter here.”) Civilizations are not…

What Do You Hate? – The Hugh Hewitt Show

It was disturbing reading the headlines this morning.  Jews are hated in NYC.  Apparently, Gays are hated in Berlin.  Unsurprisingly, conservatives are hated in California.  We have passed so-called “hate crime laws” to try and get a handle on…

Sunday funnies

New Jersey Blames 'Slight Software Glitch' For Enrolling Entire Country Of Bolivia As VotersThe Democrats' idea of Second Amendment rights.In the doctor's office.Dream job.On not taking the stand.Teaching…

Found and Finding, Bought and Buying

Two of the parables set before us today are traditionally understood as lessons in the cost of discipleship. The treasure buried in the field and the pearl of great price signify the Kingdom of God. (See Matthew 13:44-46) They are worth spending…