On September 20, 2023, the Irish Studies department of Boston College hosted Dr. Gemma Clark for…
Author: Peter Watkins
“Who is Jesus?”: The Basics of Christology
Christology is the root of Christian theology and its most distinctive area. All theological disputes have,…
In Defense of the Novus Ordo: A Latinist’s Thoughts on Tradition and Form
The solemn chords of Gregorio Allegri’s Miserere Mei sounded on the organ just as I sat…
‘Catholic Boss Tweed’: Thomas Carroll’s Education Crusade
On Monday night, February 6th, Thomas Carroll came to speak at the St. Thomas More Society…
Can We Know God Exists?
Two of the most important questions that any human being can possibly ask are also among…
The Vatican in the World: C21 Center Hosts Conversation with Ambassador Ken Hackett
Boston College’s Church in the 21st Century Center (C21) hosted Kenneth Hackett, a BC alumnus, former…
Preaching from the Banjo: The Spirituality of The Hillbilly Thomists’ Holy Ghost Power
Among the many incongruities of life, there are few more odd and charming as the Hillbilly…
Eucharistic Processions
If you’ve been around a Catholic Church on Holy Thursday or the Solemnity of Corpus Christi,…
World Day of the Poor Celebrated
On November 14, Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the fifth World Day of the Poor, an…
Pilgrim’s Progress: St. Benedict Abbey
Silence has animated the Christian community from its genesis. It is only within the interior quiet…