What is a vocation? In many Catholic circles, the term “vocation” generally refers to a calling to the priesthood or […]
Defending the Spirit of Inclusion
With Solidarity Sunday two weeks behind us, we might ask, “As a Catholic university, how can we love the homosexual […]
Thanksgiving, without the pumpkin pie
In the spirit of Kathleen Kelly, one of the charming characters in You’ve Got Mail, I’d like to begin this […]
Great Books at Notre Dame: How Catholic is PLS?
I chose PLS for its uniquely Catholic label. Though I deeply love PLS for its close-knit community and intellectual life, […]
On Learning to Love Rightly
Ponder with me the following three scenarios, based on real life events. Scene one: You’re at a luxurious media retreat […]
Reclaiming Conscience
A preliminary note: This editorial is intended as a reflective response to Judge Michael McConnell’s recent lecture at Notre Dame […]
Independent Journalism at Notre Dame: The Telos of The Irish Rover
I am beginning the year as Editor-in-Chief of The Irish Rover with a return to first principles. As a sign […]
The Need for “Consistency”
Nearly a year has passed since pro-life activists protesting President Obama were arrested on Commencement Day last spring. Every member […]