Opinion

The Good King: Louis XVI as a Religious Figure and Martyr

by Patrick Coffin | Mar 31, 2021 | Blog, Opinion

The Good King: Louis XVI as a Religious Figure and Martyr To quote the Catholic historian Hilaire Belloc: “Every major question in history is a religious question. It has more effect in molding life than nationalism or a common language.” Historians writing about...

Building the Domestic Church: For Parents and Catechists

by Patrick Coffin | Mar 25, 2021 | Blog, Opinion

Building the Domestic Church: For Parents and Catechists I’ve gone to weekend retreats and perused Catholic message boards, and time and time again, our conversation moves into the need to renew catechesis in the Church. Naturally, the conversation usually ends there...

Gay Marriage and the Contraception Connection

by Patrick Coffin | Mar 9, 2021 | Blog, Opinion

Gay Marriage and the Contraception Connection When New York State enshrined the recognition of same sex marriage into law, many pointed their fingers at the LGBTQ+ community for promoting immoral practices designed to destroy the institution of marriage. This is...

Can a Catholic be a Politician?

by Patrick Coffin | Feb 25, 2021 | Blog, Opinion

Can a Catholic be a Politician? Within our country, there arises an important question. Considering all the issues that embattle American politics, can a Catholic, in good conscience and in preservation of virtue, become a politician? An easy solution is to simply...