Ascesis and its derivative—asceticism—come from the Greek verb askeō, which means to exercise. Whether the term originated…
Month: September 2016
Campus Celebrates Espresso Your Faith Week
During the week of September 26-29, the Boston College Church in the 21st Century Center, in…
The Padlock
Professor Peter Kreeft joined the Boston College philosophy faculty in 1965 and is the author of…
Tim Kaine Shifts Stance on Gay Marriage and Abortion
Since his nomination as Hillary Clinton’s running mate, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine’s Roman Catholic faith has…
Liberation Theology Written in the Stars
As a theology major, I came to Chile knowing I wanted to study liberation theology, but…
Construction of Christian Churches in Egypt Sparks Debate
On August 30, the Egyptian Parliament approved a new law that allows Christians, mainly from the…
Georgetown Grants Preferential Admission to Descendants of Slaves
On September 1, the president of Georgetown University John J. DeGioia said that the descendants of…
“A Valentine From God”—The Heart of Padre Pio Visits Boston
The heart of St. Padre Pio visited the Archdiocese of Boston last week, marking the first…
Against the Current Overflows with Strong Message
Most musical groups perform simply to entertain, but Against the Current (ATC) hopes to have a…
Embracing Faith in a Volatile World
On the afternoon of September 11, 2001, Mrs. Brown, my first grade teacher, interrupted indoor recess…