Encountering the Old Testament in the New Testament

I thought I knew the Old Testament fairly well. Having been in school more than most…

Faith Like the Infant Jesus

Without a doubt, Advent and the Christmas season is my favorite time of year. There is…

The Case for Spiritual Schools

Until the beginning of high school, I had never really talked to any of my peers…

Thanksgiving Reflections and the Single Life

Five years ago, I wrote my first Torch article on St. Martin of Tours. As I…

Overcoming Pride: C.S. Lewis, Two Sons, and Several Vegetables

I grew up on VeggieTales, which is more educationally stimulating than “theological produce” may sound. Somewhere…

This New Year, Receive His Grace

The new liturgical year began on November 28, the First Sunday of Advent. Similar to the…

Signing Off As Your Editor-in-Chief

Dear Readers of The Torch, The time of my senior year has come where I must…

World Day of the Poor Celebrated

On November 14, Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the fifth World Day of the Poor, an…

Close Elections Around United States

On November 2, voters in the state of New Jersey and the Commonwealth of Virginia cast…

Global Leaders Convene for COP26

From October 31 to November 13 in Glasgow, Scotland, leaders from around the world met for…