Tim Markatos

Paul Schrader’s story about a burnt-out priest can serve as a cautionary reminder of the difficulties of ministering to the hopeless

July 15, 2018

Must Reads

Politics

Our willingness to indulge the Saudi government makes a mockery of our democratic ideals. In January, Congress must act quickly to change course

December 11, 2018

Religion

It is a challenging time, both for our nation and our church. But it can also be a graced moment, and an opportunity for healing.

November 27, 2018

Religion

The church’s embrace is often a harsh one. I have been and continue to be pained by it

November 26, 2018

Religion

I would like to say that I immediately flew unto Mary, to stand before her, sinful and sorrowful, but it took a long time

November 24, 2018

Culture

However much we may admire the austerities and asceticism of pre-Vatican II religious life, the film depicts a closed world to which we cannot return

December 4, 2018

Books

Smart reading suggestions for the 2018 holiday season

November 19, 2018

Collections

The Catholic faith is first of all a gift, one a person must choose to keep; the days of Catholicism by default are behind us

December 3, 2018