As the Eastern Church is now fully enveloped in Lent and the Western Church just celebrated…
Author: Gjergji Evangjeli
Editor Emeritus
Gjergji Evangjeli served as the Editor-In-Chief of The Torch. He had previously served as the Executive Editor and the World News section editor. He is currently pursuing a ThM at the BC School of Theology and Ministry. Gjergji is interested in the patristic period, specifically in the apologists of the second century. He is an ardent defender of the Oxford comma.
Christians Attacked in Yemen and Pakistan
The month of March has been particularly bloody for Christians living in the Middle East and…
“It is Time for the Lord to Act”
In conversation with a Protestant friend, the topic of the difference in worship between the Eastern…
On Fiction: A Brief Note on “Flatline”
I do not mean to be mean, but let’s just say I am not impressed with…
Pope Francis Sends Out Missionaries of Mercy
On February 10, Pope Francis sent out 1,142 priests to serve as Missionaries of Mercy throughout…
Archbishop of Brussels Seeks Euthanasia Opt-Out for Catholic Hospitals in Belgium
After controversial legislation legalizing euthanasia for minors was ratified in 2014, Belgium has been one of…
“Strive to Enter In”
January 17 is the anniversary of my grandmother Marieta’s death. To me, she was a true…
Jack Dunn Upset Concerning Portrayal in Spotlight; Filmmakers Fire Back
Spotlight, the movie dramatizing the discovery and reporting of the 2003 Pulitzer Prize-winning team of journalists…
“You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”
As I have grown up to become a curmudgeonly old man, I have started to have…
A Critical Look at the Benedict Option
Today, the U.S. faces a crisis, both in considering the grievous polarization between differing political ideologies…