The Enticement of the Middle Way: John Henry Newman’s Failed Attempt to Reconcile Anglicanism with Catholicism

The Enticement of the Middle Way: John Henry Newman’s Failed Attempt to Reconcile Anglicanism with Catholicism

The Oxford Movement developed rapidly, thanks mainly to the success of the Tracts for the Times and John Henry Newman’s St. Mary’s lectures. Each new tract edged the Movement closer to the Catholic Church. It was increasingly evident that Newman and most of his diligent young disciples would eventually convert. Newman desperately … Read more

Can the Church Abandon Her Mission Reaching Out to Save Souls?

Can the Church Abandon Her Mission Reaching Out to Save Souls?

Pope Francis’ meeting with the representative of the Russian Church and the Joint Declaration which ensued are causing the most diverse reactions. Condemnation of Abortion…But Praise for Communist Cuba The pro-life movement is excited by the unexpected and clear statement against abortion, defending marriage between a man and a woman, and condemning … Read more

Mediocrologists

Mediocrologists

The mediocre man likes writers who say neither yes nor no about anything, who never affirm anything, and who pay the same respect to all contradictory opinions. “Every affirmation is insolent to him because it excludes the contrary proposition. But if someone is a bit friendly and a bit inimical to everything, … Read more