The Conservative Case for Gun Control

The Conservative Case for Gun Control

Part I of a two-part series. See here for Part II on liberals and gun control. **** The horrific shooting in Parkland, Florida has reminded us again of the need for an informed, value-based discussion on gun use and ownership in this country. Instead, we are...
Budgeting Love

Budgeting Love

The Trump budget reflects American values, but betrays the American people. The US budget is incredibly complex, full of mandatory and discretionary funding for dozens of agencies. The budget also tries to respond to the needs of hundreds of millions of people. As a...
The Power of ‘Black Panther’

The Power of ‘Black Panther’

What do we do with power? Power is an inevitable theme of any superhero movie, but usually power is only realized in the hero herself/himself: Will Superman be strong enough? Will the Flash be fast enough? Will Captain America be true enough? Will Wonder Woman defeat...
Real Lenten Sacrifices

Real Lenten Sacrifices

Jesus doesn’t want you to go more to the gym this Lent… Maybe he’s asking for something more. Take a quick listen to Br. Matt Wooters SJ’s “One-Minute Reflection” on the readings for the First Sunday of Lent:...
A Glimpse into Our Humanity

A Glimpse into Our Humanity

Edward and Alphonse Elric tried to bring their mother back from the dead using alchemy.  It cost Edward his right arm and left leg and Alphonse his entire body.  The story of Fullmetal Alchemist follows their quest to regain their original bodies as they search for...
A Boy and a Sea Lion

A Boy and a Sea Lion

My friends and I found the sea lion exhibit down some stairs past a few enormous trees and between giant fake rock formations. It was a thick glass cross-section of a seashore, complete with jagged  outcroppings and deep diving waters. The air smelled like salt, and I...