‘Dilexit Nos’: an Encyclical of the HeartNovember 13, 2024 by Dr. Richard DeClueDr. Richard DeClue The new encyclical "Dilexit Nos," which means "He loved us," is a document “On the Human and Divine Love of the Heart of Jesus Christ.”Divinely Simple ApologeticsNovember 12, 2024 by Justin KalanJustin Kalan Here are three ways that a denial of the doctrine of divine simplicity is damaging to Christian apologetics.Can Science Prove that Prayer Can Heal?November 11, 2024 by Dr. Christopher KaczorDr. Christopher Kaczor The power of prayer only sometimes leads to physical healing, but prayer is always beneficial and works for the greater good.Hurricane Helene and Apostolic LivingNovember 9, 2024 by Andrew TolkmithAndrew Tolkmith Hurricane Helene activated an all-encompassing sense of charity, reminding us of the good we are called to be and do in ordinary existence.Don’t Tell Anybody, but Vatican ‘Secrecy’ Is Mostly a MythNovember 8, 2024 by John Allen, Jr.John Allen, Jr. Let’s unpack the pervasive myth of Vatican secrecy—the notion that it is a closed world, supremely arrogant in its refusal of transparency.The Highest and Lowest Meet in ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’November 7, 2024 by Matthew BeckloMatthew Becklo The high meets the lowly, the rich becomes poor, grace perfects nature—and the worst of Christmas pageants just might become the best.Radical Synod Proposals Failed to Gain TractionNovember 7, 2024 by Dr. Richard DeClueDr. Richard DeClue Pope Francis repeatedly and clearly expressed his opposition to some of the most radical proposals and removed them from the synod’s agenda.Tradwives and Traditional WomenNovember 6, 2024 by Rachel LuRachel Lu Most young women will get their ideas about “traditional women” from the internet. And what they will find there are tradwives.Some Thoughts Upon Returning from the Second Session of the SynodNovember 5, 2024 by Bishop Robert BarronBishop Robert Barron Here are some general impressions and assessments and a look at a few particular issues discussed during the second session of the synod.Liberal Arts in Action: An Interview with Dr. Josh HerringNovember 4, 2024 by Dr. Holly OrdwayDr. Holly Ordway Dr. Holly Ordway joined Dr. Josh Herring, Professor of Classical Education and Humanities, in a chat about literature, arts, and education.