Learning to Read the Scriptures

In his classic work on Scriptural interpretation, St. Augustine encourages students of Scripture to learn all the branches of knowledge necessary for understanding the holy word of God.  In a particular way, his advice pertains to what we would today call literature. ...

Magnificat

I have many reasons for wanting to recommend the monthly magazine,Magnificat. Magnificat is a powerful tool for connecting any Catholic community with the liturgical and spiritual rhythms of the life of the Church. At over 400 pages each month, Magnificat features the...

Word on Fire

In the early days of television, Venerable Fulton Sheen mastered the great power of the new medium to evangelize, inform, and inspire millions of Catholics and non-Catholics. Today, Bishop Robert Barron has done the same for the internet-powered information age. His...