I began my relationship with Jesus when I had to go through Confirmation in high school.…
Author: Patrick Stallwood
Patrick Stallwood graduated in 2021, having studied clinical psychology and theology. He joined The Torch his second semester of freshman year because all his friends were doing it. His roles included Culture Editor, World News Editor, then Culture Editor again after realizing it was the best section. After graduation, he moved back to Florida to live with his loving wife and wrestle alligators. He went on to pursue a Masters in Social Work with hopes of being a therapist.
The Spirituality of an Alligator
The alligator, while monstrous in appearance, can be a fitting analogy for the Church and the…
“Jesus is King” of Kanye’s New Album
In October 2019, Kanye West released his much-anticipated gospel album Jesus is King, which he recently performed…
Amazon Synod Discusses Celibacy, Ecological Sin
From October 6-27, the Amazon Synod convened in Rome to discuss key issues about the South…
Believing Where the Senses Fail
My life as a practicing Catholic started with the Eucharist. In my freshman year of high…
Abortion Legislation Sweeps Nation
As the the nation continues debating the legality of abortion, new laws are being passed and…
Conservative Supreme Court Sparks Pro-life Legislation
With a conservative majority in the Supreme Court, a series of pro-life legislation has emerged, with…
Modern Marriage: Professor Andrew Prevot
As the American divorce rate hovers around 50%, examples of happy marriages increasingly stand out as…
Perspective: The Church and the Venezuelan Crisis
Over the last five years, the news cycle has bent an eye on Venezuela’s intensified political and…