African Catholicism: The Birth of the Liturgical Vernacular in Igboland
Sr. Mary Reginald Anibueze, DDL, Notre Dame Ph.D. in Theology, narrates the long and fascinating enculturation process of the Igboland people.
Articles
We Are Not Saved Alone
Patrick Cruitt, ND theology and psychology (2014), argues Henri de Lubac influenced Pope Francis in his focus on the common destiny of man.
Žižek Has a Lot to Say About Christ, but Should the Church Listen?
Jay Martin discusses what the Church can learn from dialogue with an atheist.
The Conformism of Catholic Ideology
Timothy P. O'Malley, Director of the ND Center for Liturgy, calls for a healthy dose of charity to heal the toxic ideological madness on Catholic Twitter.
The Saint for a Troubled Church
Colin May, Professor of Criminal Justice and Forensic Studies at Stevenson University, finds comfort and guidance in the life and works of St. Bonaventure.
Epiphany: It's Foolish to Pretend It's Easy to Remember the Poor
John Michael Hogue, ND theology major and Church Life Intern at the McGrath Institute for Church Life, on the Epiphany and the difficulty of gift-giving.
Now We Must Dismantle the Tree
Renée Roden, Notre Dame MTS student and Graduate Fellow at the McGrath Institute for Church Life, discusses Auden and maintaining the Vision of Christmas.97 Aphorisms and Apothegms Inspired by Reading John Henry Newman
Cyril O'Regan, ND Catherine F. Huisking Chair in Theology, distills John Henry Cardinal Newman's insights on living the life of faith in the modern world.
The TOP 25 Church Life Journal Reads of 2017
Artur Rosman, Managing Editor of Church Life Journal - McGrath Institute at University of Notre Dame, offers you the gift of the best readings from 2017.The Church Life Journal Carols of Christmas Playlist
Carolyn Pirtle leaves no doubt about there being no better time for music than Christmastime.
Am I the Mother of Christ?
John Cavadini tries to imagine what Isaac of Stella means by giving birth to Christ.
The Hidden Life and History of St. Joseph
Lawrence S. Cunningham, ND O’Brien Professor Emeritus of Theology, tells the story of how Catholic spirituality slowly filled in the silence of St. Joseph.
Further Reflections on Capital Punishment (and on Edward Feser)
David Bentley Hart, ND Institute for Advanced Study Fellow, expands his objections to Edward Feser's theological defense of capital punishment.
The Sex Life of Joseph and Mary
John Cavadini explores the matter by looking at sources both East and West.
Stories of Grace 17: Finding Grace Through Adoption
McKenzie Brummond, ND senior majoring in PLS and minoring in Theology & Constitutional Studies, gives her Story of Grace about finding unconditional love.Welcoming Stranger Things Without Baptizing Them Too
Carolyn Pirtle argues for a Catholic engagement with Stranger Things without totally identifying with the show.
The Last Judgment Is the Reason for the Advent Season
Fr. Peter Nguyen reminds us Christmas celebrates the First Coming of Christ and Advent the Second Coming.
97 Aphorisms Adduced from the Thought of Benedict XVI
Cyril O'Regan, Catherine F. Huisking Chair in Theology at the University of Notre Dame, distills the essence of Benedict XVI's thought.
Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Apocalypse
Emily Edmondson, Texan and University of Notre Dame M.T.S., highlights the strong ties between Mexico, La Guadalupana, and the Woman of the Apocalypse.
The Church Life Journal Sounds of Advent Playlist
Carolyn Pirtle on listening to Advent without skipping to Christmas.