The writing & works of

Fr. Ambrose Criste, O.Praem.

Celebration, Culture, and Our Lady of Guadalupe

Fr. Hugh and Fr. Ambrose shared their reflections on why this particular feast is so dear to our community and how it can be summed up in one word—beauty.

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The Catholic Death | Part Three: Prayer and the Afterlife

We can do a lot for those who have died - at their funerals, at Holy Mass, and in our daily prayers.

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The Catholic Death | Part Two: Supporting the Dying

We can extend so much to those who are dying. Forgiveness, the sacraments, and love are so crucial in these final moments.

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The Catholic Death | Part One: Understanding Death

We'll begin our series by exploring death itself--its significance as a natural part of life, the fear we feel because of it, and the need to prepare spiritually for this important moment.

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Part Five: Natural Law and Religion

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Part Four: Authentic Freedom

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Part Three: Understanding Natural Rights

Our rights come from God, not come from actions of the state, and real heartache can occur when states try to play God.

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Part Two: Corporate Cooperation

A society based entirely on individual liberty and private rights leads to a grim scenario--but what's the alternative?

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Part One: The Common Good

Politics is a form of morality: it's the pursuit of a good by a society. So, as we begin our look at politics, we should probably start by getting a good sense of what that "good" looks like.

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Michaelmas Roundtable Discussion, 2024

Watch a roundtable discussion about St. Michael, his feast, and the importance of spiritual warfare.

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Celebration: A Core Element of Catholic Life

Celebration, far from being an incidental feature of Catholic life, is deeply woven into the fabric of the Church’s life, her spiritual and liturgical traditions.

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The Priesthood and the Laity

Just as the priests must live in service to the laity, the faithful have an opportunity (and, indeed, an obligation!) to support priests with their prayers, their generosity, and their honesty.

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The Church Today

This wide ranging and insightful conversation--part of an exclusive interview with Cardinal Burke--covers a lot of ground and tackles some pressing topics that are particular to our age.

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