Crisis Magazine

01/03/2025

It was never mere proof of God’s existence that set Augustine on fire; it was, rather, the grace to remain steadfast in following the Lord, indeed, in falling in love with the Lord.

28/02/2025

As we pray for the Holy Father in his final agony, we wonder who the next pope will be and pray he will be a Trumpian pope, a bull in the china shop who will “make a mess.”

By Austin Ruse - As we pray for the Holy Father in his final agony, we wonder who the next pope will be and pray he will be a Trumpian pope, a bull in the china shop who will “make a mess.”

28/02/2025

Let us consider the "higher things" together. Some say they are useless extravagances. But I say (with all sane men before me) that they are teachers of mysteries, to be revered.

Let us consider the “higher things” together. Some say they are useless extravagances. But I say (with all sane men before me) that they are teachers of mysteries, to be revered.

27/02/2025

I must admit to having—as every Catholic must—an idea of what I would wish for from and in a pope.

27/02/2025

What should we do in a modern Church full of questionable shepherds? Obviously, the solution isn’t to double down and justify our compulsive behavior. “I can’t trust anyone” is never supernaturally true.

27/02/2025

Many progressive Catholics argue that opposition to government aid programs violates our obligation to help the poor. Are they right? And what exactly is our duty to the poor?

Join us at 4pm ET today as we discuss this important issue.

Many progressive Catholics argue that opposition to government aid programs violates our obligation to help the poor. Are they right? And what exactly is our...

27/02/2025

A recent book called our editor Eric Sammons a “Catholic fundamentalist.” Considering the source, we take that as a compliment.

By Eric Sammons - A recent book called me a “Catholic fundamentalist.” Considering the source, I take that as a compliment.

26/02/2025

Before asking what to do with those who want to come to America, it may be helpful to ask why they are seeking to leave their homeland in the first place. And what can we do about that?

26/02/2025

Western patriarchy had nothing to do with blanket, across-the-board control of women by men. Patriarchal authority of husbands over wives was one form of hierarchical authority among others, some of which gave women authority over men.

25/02/2025

Pope Francis might be nearing the end of his earthly life; what will the next conclave be like?

25/02/2025

Pray for Pope Francis.

24/02/2025

President Trump's recent actions toward Ukraine has led me to withdraw my support for him, not out of political expediency but out of fidelity to Christ whom I represent.

By Fr. Jason Charron - President Trump’s recent actions toward Ukraine has led me to withdraw my support for him, not out of political expediency but out of fidelity to Christ whom I represent

24/02/2025

Not even the cleverest or wealthiest among us will escape the long arm of death. We all owe God a death.

21/02/2025

Americans, if you think Canada needs to be “liberated,” I would urge you to liberate your own nation from the iniquity that is as prevalent within your borders as in any nation on earth.

21/02/2025

The Catholic Church was not only the first to warn against IVF and its consequences, but it is also now the work of today's Church to be the final defense against the practice of IVF too.

The Catholic Church was not only the first to warn against IVF and its consequences, but it is also now the work of today’s Church to be the final defense against the practice of IVF too.

20/02/2025

So many of what we consider peculiarly British customs and practices are really survivals—shorn of Catholic meaning—that were universal among Catholic peoples prior to the Protestant revolt.

By Charles Coulombe - So many of what we consider peculiarly British customs and practices are really survivals—shorn of Catholic meaning—that were universal among Catholic peoples prior to the Protestant revolt.

20/02/2025

What makes for a “suitable hymn”? How should we gauge “good” and “bad” hymns? I would suggest using a very simple litmus test by asking this question: “Whom are we singing to?"

What makes for a “suitable hymn”? How should we gauge “good” and “bad” hymns? I would suggest using a very simple litmus test by asking this question: “Whom are we singing to?”

18/02/2025

We are witnessing a full-scale cultural swing away from the progressive policies and agendas that have defined the operations of major American institutions for the past decade, from education to government to media to entertainment.