Posts by Tom Hoopes

Pope Benedict spoke with clarity and power on many subjects. He changed the way I look at the faith in fundamental ways.

What’s the difference between a secular university enforcing “woke” ideology and a Catholic university guaranteeing Catholic fidelity?

After years of research, Benedictine College theologian Matthew Ramage is a world-renowned expert in the thought of Pope Benedict XVI.

And so another year ends, this one with the sadness of the passing of Pope Benedict XVI … but with high hopes for the future.

On the the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, don’t forget: Jesus himself says that we are each meant to be his mother.

Deborah Emmanuel’s name means Christmas. She represents Christians worldwide who suffer like the Holy Innocents and St. Stephen.

In a strange but very Christian honor, the best known hymn for his feast day is not about him, but about someone who behaved like him.

Four different roads lead to Jesus at four different Masses this Saturday and Sunday. But each one poses the same question.

… and what the Blessed Sacrament repeats each day.

It’s the longest possible Advent … so it’s the longest possible stretch between today and Christmas. Here are memes to pass the time.