Mercy, Yes, But Justice Too

Mercy, Yes, But Justice Too

It exceeds my purpose to say what should be done about Charlie Kirk’s murderer. But when we are too casual about the conditions for mercy, we discredit both justice and ...
Bishop Strickland: The Lesson of Sodom and Gomorrha

Bishop Strickland: The Lesson of Sodom and Gomorrha

Today’s reading from the Book of Genesis confronts us with one of the most sobering moments in Sacred Scripture: the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrha by fire and brimstone raining ...
The Rule of Law (or the Lack Thereof) in the Francis Pontificate

The Rule of Law (or the Lack Thereof) in the Francis Pontificate

The problem for the Church’s life, and for the application of justice, comes when the Pope appears to convey disregard or indifference for the uniform application of the law—even laws ...