Notre Dame Law Professor Amy Barrett was recently confirmed by the US Senate as a judge for the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. This confirmation, however, did not draw as many headlines as her contentious confirmation hearing. When Dianne Feinstein questioned Barrett’s qualifications during her Senate confirmation hearing, something gave her “a… Read More Why Dianne Feinstein’s Approach to Amy Barrett Threatens Latinas

The story of Noah and his ark is often one of the first biblical narratives children learn and one of those most widely-known by adults. With many Scripture stories being unapologetically anthropocentric, there is something endearing yet dramatic about the inclusion of every perfectly paired-up creature-couple in this perilous tale of survival. With the assurance… Read More Noah the Environmentalist: The Great Flood and Ecological Justice Today

As an American, it is difficult at times to think beyond the right/left dichotomy that permeates our economic and political landscape. This often makes it difficult for Catholics on either side of the aisle to understand what the Church teaches about the ownership and use of property. As we should always strive to be Catholics… Read More Catholic Social Teaching, Private Property, and the Redistribution of Wealth

Since day one, Donald Trump’s presidency has been a nonstop attack on social justice. His anti-immigration actions have been widely denounced by bishops, his proposed healthcare plan, meant to replace the ACA, would leave tens of millions of people without medical coverage, and his recent budget proposal aims to cut programs that feed and shelter… Read More Three Reasons Why You Should Care About Local Politics

The inherent subjectivity of love means that no philosophy or style can be a one-size-fits-all approach that works for everyone. So as one seeks romantic love, spirituality demands attentiveness to the emotions. Awareness of one’s emotions can help attune the heart and soul to more deeply understand the will of God. As one navigates the… Read More How Single Catholics Can Approach Meeting People

My wife and I were blessed to be able to attend the World Meeting of Families conference back in 2015. The wonderful Professor Helen Alvaré gave one of the keynote talks during that week that stuck with me. Professor Alvaré was talking about how the love we give and receive within the family grows and… Read More Families as Schools of Solidarity