Studying at Boston College has given me ample opportunity to think for myself about what it…
Author: Peter Watkins
On Getting Somewhere
There’s a passage in Lord of the Rings that has always haunted me. To paraphrase, it’s…
Preparation for Easter
Why is it that the Church has historically placed Lent, its most intense time of ascetical…
Asceticism in the Modern World
Lent is upon us. You’ve probably heard that a lot. Hopefully you’ve been trying to engage…
Truth and Falsity in Catholic Journalism
I have had frequent occasions as a writer, then editor, and finally editor-in-chief, to consider exactly…
Agape Latte Campaign
Starting this week, if you happen to stroll by the BC Bookstore, you’ll notice a sign…
In Defense of November
I get the impression that the seasonal conditions around this time of year aren’t terribly popular.…
Ten Degrees of Strange: The Spiritual Life on the Run
Johnny Flynn and Robert McFarlane’s “Ten Degrees of Strange” hits you with an almost discomfiting musical…
Boisi Center Provides Information for Middle East Conflicts
In response to the Israel-Palestine conflicts that began in October, the Boisi Center for Religion &…