The Language of Poverty

Reading Time: 6 minutes By Madeleine Naleski, The Catholic University of America Debunking the complexities of rhetorical reality can make being honest seem harsh, and complicating words and phrases with “politically correct” terms can lead to more consequences. It seems that members of society have increasingly become much more sensitive to which words are used when, where, and with […]

Who is a True Franciscan?

Reading Time: 5 minutes Today the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Francis, the founder of the Franciscans and a major instrument of renewal in the Church. Read our exclusive below: The following was a college essay written by Katie Hugo. It has been edited and approved by Christopher Centrella. If you have a Theology essay that you would […]

“Blessed are the Poor in Spirit”: Debunking the Prosperity Gospel

Reading Time: 6 minutes By Katya Konopacki, St. Louis University It was the winter of 2018, my Junior year of high school, when I was first introduced to the Prosperity Gospel. You see, my great home state of Wisconsin is not known for having kind winter weather and my 2008 Chevy Impala named Aragorn needed to be outfitted with […]