The Final Report from Study Group 9 of the Synod on Synodality states, in rambling language, that many of the Church’s teachings on morality are “rigid” and “sterile.” “The Synodal Church” is making a move to end Natural Law as the basis of the Moral Law...but that’s impossible. Monica Miller has more.

Further Reading

Paradigm Shifts and the End of Catholic Moral Doctrine

Guest Info

Monica Miller, Ph.D., is the Director of Citizens for a Pro-life Society. She holds a degree in Theatre Arts from Southern Illinois University and graduate degrees in Theology from Loyola University and Marquette University. She is the author of several books including The Theology of the Passion of the Christ (Alba House) and, most recently, The Authority of Women in the Catholic Church (Emmaus Road) and Abandoned: The Untold Story of the Abortion Wars

The Prime Minister of England has allowed a “death with dignity” measure to be reintroduced into Parliament. Joanna Bogle tells us more.

Guest Info

Joanna Bogle is a journalist in the United Kingdom. Her book Newman’s London is published by Gracewing Books.

Critics of the Second Vatican say that the post-Vatican II church has compromised truth for the sake of unity with non-Catholics. But despite the efforts and actions of some Church members over the last several decades, the Council never taught that this unity should be achieved through doctrinal compromise. The Council never proposed that the truth of the Catholic Church be softened for the sake of dialogue. Marcus has more.

Richard Spinello looks at the intersecting life stories of four important Catholic philosophers of the 20th century - Jacques Maritain, Edith Stein, Dietrich von Hildebrand, and Karol Wojtyla - and examines the salient themes of their respective philosophies.

Further Reading

Four Catholic Philosophers: Rejoicing in the Truth

Guest Info

Richard Spinello is Professor of Management Practice at Boston College and a member of the adjunct faculty at St John’s Seminary in Boston. He is the author of several books including Four Catholic Philosophers: Rejoicing in Truth

A new Gallup poll reveals some striking insights into how Americans feel about assisted suicide. 49% of respondents answered that committing suicide with a doctor’s help is morally acceptable, buy only 21% find suicide in general to be morally acceptable. We look at the disparity in support with Wes Smith.

Further Reading

Americans Are of Two Minds About the ‘Moral Acceptability’ of Suicide

Guest Info

Wes Smith is the Chair and Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute’s Center on Human Exceptionalism. He’s also the host of the Humanize Podcast. He’s the author of 13 books including “Culture of Death: The age of Do-Harm Medicine.” Follow him on Twitter @thewesleyjsmith and check out his articles at National Review, First Things and more.

On this day in 1215, on the fields of Runnymeade, the English King John signed one of the most important documents in Western Civilization – the Magna Carta. Marcus looks at its legacy.

Yesterday marked the 90th anniversary of GK Chesterton’s Death. We discuss his legacy and wisdom with Dale Ahlquist.

Further Reading

The Everlasting Man: A Guide to G.K. Chesterton’s Masterpiece

I Also Had My Hour: An Alternative Autobiography of G.K. Chesterton

Guest Info

Dale Ahlquist is considered one of the world’s leading authorities on the life and writings of GK Chesterton. He is president of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton and editor and publisher of Gilbert magazine, and the author of several books including I Also Had My Hour: An Alternative Biography of GK Chesterton

President Trump announced yesterday that the United States and Iran have reached a deal, opening the Straight of Hormuz and ending the US blockade of Iranian ports. Alberto Fernandez has more.

Further Reading

Trump announces peace deal with Iran, ending hostilities

Guest Info

Ambassador Alberto M. Fernandez is vice-president of the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) and a Contributor to EWTN News and the National Catholic Register. He served as the U.S. State Department’s coordinator for the Center for Strategic Counterterrorism Communications from 2012 to 2015, retiring from the State Department in May 2015. Follow him on X at @AlbertoMiguelF5.

Today’s First Reading tells the story of the murder of Naboth. And in the Gospel, Jesus gives us the famous command to turn the other cheek. Marcus unpacks the readings and examines how they are connected.

Further Reading

Lessons From Naboth’s Murder

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims that “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few.” It is a call for all of us to preach the Gospel. Rob Corzine unpacks the readings.

Guest Info

Rob Corzine is the vice president of programs for the St Paul Center for Biblical Theology.