These Parables: The Two Sons
As the atmosphere grew tense in Jerusalem, our Lord spoke the parable of the two sons (Matthew 21:28-32). When the…
Coincidentally: A Cavalcade of Georges
Few literary conventions are more useful than quotation of Aristotle when in a pinch. He gives a sheen to what…
These Parables: The Yeast
In the heart of noisy Manhattan, when silence falls outside the window, I suspect something has gone wrong. St. Gregory…
Paper or Plasma? How Are You Reading This Summer?
Summertime is a favorite time for some favorite reading—but in these times, and in these summers, the issue is not…
Coincidentally: Just Ain’t The Same
Among truisms, one of the more contestable is that opposites attract. What is true, say, of magnetic poles is not…
Coincidentally: For Whom the Bell Tolls
As part of its game plan or the Third Millennium, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has sanctioned cremation….
TMC Trustee Helps Score
Landmark Victory Over
Anti-Catholic Laws
By Michael C. Gilleran Note: Boston-based attorney Michael C. Gilleran is the Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees at Thomas…
“Spring and Fall” Under an Old Ash Tree
As we cross the solar border into summer, many may remark that this past spring was not very spring-like. With…
Coincidentally: Noble Thoughts
Although Persian and English share no etymological roots, the word “bad” means the same in both. This should alert us…
The Good Life…Or So it Seems in Walker Percy’s The Moviegoer
by Paul Guenzel
Clint Eastwood: Well is that it, Major? Richard Burton: Yes, that’s it, Lieutenant. Clint Eastwood: Do me a favor will…
