Leaders in Orwell’s and Huxley’s worlds fear beauty. Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian uses Hopkins’ poetry to reveal why: it has power to lift heart, mind, and soul.

John Clark examines the court case involving the Little Sisters of the Poor and concludes that, at this moment in time, they are the conscience of America.

What does it mean to be the salt of the earth? Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian finds a valuable example in the story of the 'Flying Trunk', great for reading aloud.

The New York Times hails Bruce Springsteen as a champion of conscience, but shouldn't everyone else's conscience count just as much as his?

When he was bored, John Clark's mother said 'read a book'. Now, he's amazed at how that little adage has transformed western culture, and we need it back.

The attitude that liberal arts is a time-waste is not new. Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian shares inspiration from Cardinal Newman & Hans Christian Andersen.

Thomas' act of belief for Resurrection raises a question: the presence of wounds in Jesus' glorified body. John Clark explores what that can mean for us.

Robin Hood's story has been often retold, but Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian digs into his original character, and uncovers the ideal of a good and joyous heart.

Today presents a liturgical 'difficulty': it marks Good Friday and the traditional date of the Annunciation. John Clark unpacks this once-in-lifetime event!

The past is rife with men consumed by a curiosity for forbidden secrets. Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian explores the forgotten virtue of 'studiosity' as a solution.

'It's simple: we need Christendom College.' Homeschoolers Douglas and Leni Dewey have10 children, and with Christendom, they keep building Christ's Kingdom.

John Clark has hoped for a sign from God, and 'known' that he shouldn't expect one. Until it actually happens... Perhaps his perceptions were wrong before.

Inspired by the epic of Aeneas, survivor of the Trojan War and father of Rome, Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian shows how tears and tragedy can deepen our humanity.

Being in love with life is more than a childhood game. Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian shows that a healthy heart finds ways to keep alive our passion for life.

John Clark shares childhood memories of boating and fishing with a military veteran for a Dad. He's convinced that vacations should be done as a family.

Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian underscores our need to get away for a while, to revisit what it means to live life, and to not drown from being overwhelmed.

John Clark takes apart the popular idea that the devil is winning. Far from it; he's losing right, left and center to all the simple, little good things.

Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian delves into the relationship that grandparents used to have with grandkids, and the beautiful benefits that can still come from it.

Inspired by his older son teaching metaphysics to his pre-teen sister, John Clark unpacks the impact that going to any school has on the whole family.

Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian explores the ancient understanding of courting Truth as a beloved, how it takes loving effort to understand and acquire her .